Galaxy secures a clean shutout against Colorado, thanks in large part to the contributions of Harbor Miller and Elijah Wynder.

LA Galaxy Advance to Leagues Cup Semifinals

The LA Galaxy have secured their place in the semifinals of the Leagues Cup following a thrilling victory over Mexican side Pachuca. The Galaxy won the match 2-1, with goals from Elijah Wynder and Gabriel Pec.

The first goal of the night came in the 7th minute against the Colorado Rapids, where Harbor Miller scored his first career goal in MLS. This goal marked the end of a four-game MLS winless streak for the Galaxy.

In the 55th minute of the Leagues Cup match against Pachuca, Miki Yamane played a centering pass that led to Wynder's second goal of the night, extending the Galaxy's lead to 2-0.

The third and final goal for the Galaxy against Pachuca was scored by Gabriel Pec in the 75th minute. This goal was a counter-attack goal, and it was a close-range effort, near the penalty spot. The goal was somewhat controversial as it went between the goalkeeper's legs.

JT Marcinkowski, who missed the 2024 season while recovering from knee surgery, made his first MLS appearance for the Galaxy since 2023. He also had a save in the match against the Colorado Rapids. Marcinkowski signed with the Galaxy in January after seven seasons with San Jose.

Zack Steffen made two saves for Colorado Rapids in their match against the Galaxy, but it wasn't enough to prevent the defeat. The Galaxy are continuing to perform well in Leagues Cup play despite struggling in the MLS season.

It's worth noting that since 2023, no specific player is mentioned as having last played for LA Galaxy before an MLS game. Thomas Müller joined MLS in 2023, but he plays for Vancouver Whitecaps, not LA Galaxy.

Marco Reus provided a long ball that led to Gabriel Pec's goal for the Galaxy against Colorado Rapids. The Galaxy will now face the winner of the other Leagues Cup semifinal match in the final.

Galaxy secures a clean shutout against Colorado, thanks in large part to the contributions of Harbor Miller and Elijah Wynder.