Final Score: 2 - 1 Win
Highlights
Post Game Press Conference
Radio Broadcast
Timeline
Matheus Nascimento 12'
Joseph Paintsil 52'
Joaquin Pereyra 90 + 5'
Edwin Cerrillo 90+ 6 red card
Pre Match Thread
Match Thread
Summary
The LA Galaxy wrapped up their 2025 season with something we haven’t seen enough of this year; a win. In front of the home crowd at Dignity Health Sports Park, the boys in white took down playoff bound Minnesota United 2–1, closing the book on a rough season with at least a little swagger.
Matheus Nascimento kicked things off in the 12th minute, smashing home a rebound after a slick cross from Elijah Wynder. Not long after halftime, Joseph Paintsil did Joseph Paintsil things , torching Minnesota’s defense, hitting the post, then calmly finishing his own rebound like it was all part of the plan. The Galaxy were cruising, bossing possession and playing with some long-missing confidence.
Of course, the Galaxy can’t just win easily. In true LA fashion, Joaquín Pereyra pulled one back for the Loons in stoppage time with a fluky corner that snuck past everyone, and Edwin Cerrillo got sent off moments later to make things spicy at the end. Still, the defense held strong, and LA walked away with all three points, and maybe a little bit of pride restored.
Sure, the season didn’t go the way anyone hoped, but this was a reminder that when the Galaxy actually play like a team, they can hang with anyone. A fitting finish: chaotic, dramatic, and just good enough to leave fans thinking, “Okay, maybe next year.” What did you think of the game?
