Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 New York City FC
Updated
It finished level: Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 New York City FC in the MLS on Mon, 23 Feb 2026 at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California. Los Angeles Galaxy goals: Joao Klauss 2'. New York City FC goals: Nicolás Fernández 66' (pen). Sent off: Carlos Garces (65'). Expected goals: 0.36-1.35. Possession: 36-64. Player of the match: Nicolás Fernández (8.4).
Match report
Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 New York City FC: match report
It finished 1-1 between Los Angeles Galaxy and New York City FC in MLS on Monday 23 February.
Joao Klauss put Los Angeles Galaxy ahead on 2' (1-0) and Nicolás Fernández levelled for New York City FC from the penalty spot on 66' (1-1).
Carlos Garces (Los Angeles Galaxy) was sent off on 65'.
Los Angeles Galaxy had 36% of the ball, shots were 8-10 (6-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.36-1.35. New York City FC will feel they deserved more.
Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 25,025. Referee: Víctor Manuel Rivas.
Match stats
| Los Angeles Galaxy | New York City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 36 | 64 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.36 | 1.35 |
| Total shots | 8 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 22 |
| Big chances | 0 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 269 (77%) | 548 (88%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 1 | 2 |
| Total shots | 8 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 5 |
Lineups
Los Angeles Galaxy (4-2-3-1): Novak Micovic, Miki Yamane, Jakob Glesnes, Carlos Garces, Julian Aude, Justin Haak, Lucas Sanabria, Gabriel Pec, Marco Reus, Joseph Paintsil, Joao Klauss
New York City FC (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese, Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Raul, Kevin O'Toole, Aiden O'Neill, Kai Trewin, Agustin Ojeda, Maxi Moralez, Hannes Wolf, Nicolás Fernández
Key events
- 2' · Goal · Joao Klauss (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 36' · Yellow card · Carlos Garces (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 42' · Yellow card · Tayvon Gray (New York City FC)
- 56' · Yellow card · Kai Trewin (New York City FC)
- 59' · Yellow card · Julian Aude (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 65' · Red card · Carlos Garces (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 66' · Substitution · Maya Yoshida for Marco Reus (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 66' · Goal · Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC)
- 67' · Substitution · John Nelson for Julian Aude (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 74' · Substitution · Keaton Parks for Aiden O'Neill (New York City FC)
- 80' · Substitution · Drew Baiera for Tayvon Gray (New York City FC)
- 86' · Yellow card · Keaton Parks (New York City FC)
- 88' · Substitution · Matheus Nascimento for Joao Klauss (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 88' · Substitution · Jonathan Shore for Kai Trewin (New York City FC)
- 88' · Substitution · Talles Magno for Hannes Wolf (New York City FC)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 2015: Los Angeles Galaxy 3, draws 1, New York City FC 4.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City FC: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City FC?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (MLS) on Mon, 23 Feb 2026.
When and where is Los Angeles Galaxy vs New York City FC?
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 00:00 UTC at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between Los Angeles Galaxy and New York City FC?
In 8 league meetings since 2015: Los Angeles Galaxy 3 wins, 1 draws, New York City FC 4 wins (goals 10-9).