Karol Swiderski’s goal in the 73rd minute lifted Charlotte FC to a 1–0 win over the host Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday, May 27.
Swiderski’s game-winner off Justin Meram’s corner kick ended the Crown’s two-game losing streak and dealt the Galaxy their third straight shutout loss in MLS play.
The Galaxy’s chance to rally was diminished when Chicharito was given his second yellow card—an automatic red card—for a reckless challenge on Derrick Jones in the 85th minute. Los Angeles had to play a man down the rest of the game.
The Galaxy (2–9–3, 9 points) haven’t scored in an MLS match since Dejan Joveljic’s game-winner in the first minute of stoppage time in a 2–1 victory over San Jose on May 14….