LA Galaxy

On April 13, 1996, the Galaxy won their first match 2–1 against the New York/New Jersey MetroStarsRed Bull New YorkRed Bull New York (RBNY) are a Major League Soccer club based at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The club has competed in MLS since 1996, previously as the MetroStars, and is owned by Red Bull.Open the full entry at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena before 69,255 spectators. Cobi Jones scored the club’s first goal and Arash Noamouz scored the winner.⁠[1]

The Galaxy reached the first MLS Cup final that year, losing to D.C. UnitedD.C. UnitedD.C. United is a professional soccer club in Washington, D.C., competing in MLS at Audi Field. An original member of the league in 1996, it won MLS Cup in 1996, 1997, 1999 and 2004.Open the full entry in extra time.⁠[2]

The Galaxy won their first Supporters’ Shield in 1998 with 68 points, finishing with the best regular-season record in MLS.⁠[3]

In 2001, the Galaxy beat Olimpia to win the delayed 2000 CONCACAF Champions’ Cup and also won the U.S. Open Cup.⁠[2][4]

In 2002, the Galaxy won their first MLS Cup and a second Supporters’ Shield, taking both the regular-season and playoff championships.⁠[4]

In 2003, the Galaxy moved to Carson’s stadium later named Dignity Health Sports Park.⁠[2]

In 2005, the Galaxy won MLS Cup again and beat FC DallasFC DallasFC Dallas is a professional soccer club in Texas competing in MLS, with its regular home at Toyota Stadium in Frisco.Open the full entry 1–0 in the U.S. Open Cup final for their second Open Cup title.⁠[4][5]

On January 11, 2007, AEG announced a five-year agreement for David Beckham to join the Galaxy after his Real Madrid contract expired at the end of June. Beckham became the first player signed under MLS’s new Designated Player rule.⁠[6]

On July 11, 2007, the Galaxy and adidas unveiled a new crest and kit in navy, gold and white. The shield-shaped crest centers on a bright quasar and the letters LA.⁠[7]

The Galaxy won consecutive Supporters’ Shields in 2010 and 2011, taking their total to four.⁠[3]

After joining the club in 2008, Bruce Arena led the Galaxy to MLS Cup titles in 2011, 2012 and 2014.⁠[8]

On November 22, 2016, the Galaxy announced that Arena was leaving his head coach and general manager roles to coach the U.S. men’s national team. His Galaxy tenure included three MLS Cups and two Supporters’ Shields.⁠[8]

Under an agreement announced by AEG in December 2018, StubHub Center became Dignity Health Sports Park on January 1, 2019. The venue is on the California State University, Dominguez Hills campus in Carson.⁠[9]

Greg Vanney became the Galaxy’s head coach before the 2021 season. The former Galaxy player previously coached Toronto FC, winning MLS Cup, the Supporters’ Shield and the Canadian Championship in 2017.⁠[10]

On December 2, 2022, MLS found that undisclosed agreements and payments during Cristian Pavón’s 2019 signing had led the Galaxy to classify him as a Targeted Allocation Money player rather than a Designated Player. The league fined the club $1 million, deducted $1 million in General Allocation Money and barred registrations requiring an international transfer certificate from outside the United States and Canada during the 2023 secondary transfer window.⁠[11]

On July 4, 2023, the Galaxy beat LAFCLos Angeles Football ClubLos Angeles Football Club (LAFC) are a Major League Soccer club whose regular home is BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The club won its first MLS Cup in 2022.Open the full entry 2–1 at the Rose Bowl before an MLS-record crowd of 82,110.⁠[2]

On December 7, 2024, the Galaxy beat the New York Red Bulls 2–1 at Dignity Health Sports Park to win their sixth MLS Cup. Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljić scored in the ninth and 13th minutes before Sean Nealis replied for New York. Gastón Brugman was named the final’s MVP.⁠[12]

In May 2025, the Galaxy extended Vanney’s contract for multiple years. On May 31, they beat Real Salt LakeReal Salt LakeReal Salt Lake (RSL) is a professional soccer club in Utah. It began MLS play in 2005 and plays at America First Field in Sandy.Open the full entry 2–0 to end a 16-match winless start comprising four draws and 12 losses. Lucas Sanabria and Paintsil scored the goals.⁠[10][13]

On August 7, 2026, the LA Galaxy announced Lozano’s loan from SDFC through December 2026, with an option for a permanent trade.⁠[14]

The Galaxy’s published 2026 regular-season schedule places all 17 home matches at Dignity Health Sports Park. The club’s October 11 match notes identify Vanney as head coach.⁠[15][16]

LA Galaxy: Official website: https://www.lagalaxy.com/ (opens in a new window).⁠[17]