Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 Colorado Rapids
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Los Angeles Galaxy won: Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 Colorado Rapids in the MLS on Sun, 27 Sept 2026 at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California. Los Angeles Galaxy goals: Reggie Cannon 54' (og), João Klauss 66', Justin Haak 74'. Colorado Rapids goals: Donavan Phillip 4', Paxten Aaronson 39'. Expected goals: 1.71-2.28. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Justin Haak (8.2).
Match report
Los Angeles Galaxy beat Colorado Rapids 3-2
Los Angeles Galaxy came from behind to beat Colorado Rapids 3-2 at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday 27 September in MLS.
Donavan Phillip put Colorado Rapids ahead on 4' (0-1), Paxten Aaronson made it 0-2 on 39', an own goal by Reggie Cannon pulled one back for Los Angeles Galaxy on 54' (1-2), João Klauss levelled for Los Angeles Galaxy on 66' (2-2) and Justin Haak restored Los Angeles Galaxy's lead on 74' (3-2).
Los Angeles Galaxy had 40% of the ball, shots were 16-9 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.71-2.28. Colorado Rapids created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Justin Haak (LA Galaxy) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 19,452. Referee: Armando Villarreal.
Match stats
| Los Angeles Galaxy | Colorado Rapids | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.71 | 2.28 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 18 |
| Big chances | 3 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 290 (84%) | 466 (88%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 7 |
Lineups
Los Angeles Galaxy (4-3-3): James Marcinkowski, Calegari, Justin Haak, Jakob Glesnes, John Nelson, Pablo Ruiz, Erik Thommy, Sergi Roberto, Harbor Miller, João Klauss, Robert Taylor
Colorado Rapids (4-3-3): Nicholas Hansen, Reggie Cannon, Rob Holding, Loïc Williams, Miguel Navarro, Keegan Rosenberry, Paxten Aaronson, Joshua Atencio, Donavan Phillip, Morgan Whittaker, Jackson Travis
Key events
- 4' · Goal · Donavan Phillip (Colorado Rapids)
- 10' · Yellow card · Keegan Rosenberry (Colorado Rapids)
- 31' · Yellow card · Rob Holding (Colorado Rapids)
- 39' · Goal · Paxten Aaronson (Colorado Rapids)
- 46' · Yellow card · Pablo Ruiz (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 53' · Yellow card · Joshua Atencio (Colorado Rapids)
- 54' · Goal · Reggie Cannon (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 61' · Substitution · Marco Reus for Calegari (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 66' · Substitution · Hamzat Ojediran for Joshua Atencio (Colorado Rapids)
- 66' · Goal · João Klauss (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 74' · Goal · Justin Haak (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 76' · Substitution · Darren Yapi for Keegan Rosenberry (Colorado Rapids)
- 76' · Substitution · Lucas Sanabria for Sergi Roberto (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 83' · Substitution · Noah Cobb for Rob Holding (Colorado Rapids)
- 83' · Substitution · Alex Harris for Jackson Travis (Colorado Rapids)
- 84' · Substitution · Maya Yoshida for Robert Taylor (Los Angeles Galaxy)
- 84' · Substitution · Kyogo Furuhashi for João Klauss (Los Angeles Galaxy)
All-time head-to-head
37 league meetings since 2012: Los Angeles Galaxy 16, draws 7, Colorado Rapids 14.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Los Angeles Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids?
Los Angeles Galaxy won, 3-2 (MLS) on Sun, 27 Sept 2026.
When and where is Los Angeles Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids?
Sun, 27 Sept 2026, 02:30 UTC at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between Los Angeles Galaxy and Colorado Rapids?
In 37 league meetings since 2012: Los Angeles Galaxy 16 wins, 7 draws, Colorado Rapids 14 wins (goals 61-45).