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Cruz Azul tops LA Galaxy 2-1 in friendly at Dignity Health Sports Park

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Cruz Azul tops LA Galaxy 2-1 in friendly at Dignity Health Sports Park
Summary

Cruz Azul defeated the LA Galaxy 2-1 in an international friendly on October 4, 2026, at Dignity Health Sports Park. The visiting Liga MX side scored two first-half goals, with Luka Romero and Agustín Palavecino finding the net. The Galaxy's lone goal came in the 84th minute from Joseph Paintsil, assisted by Troy Elgersma. LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney noted that the match served to prepare his team for upcoming MLS challenges. This was the Galaxy's third loss in a friendly this season, as they look to improve ahead of their next MLS match against St. Louis CITY SC.

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  • •Cruz Azul scored two first-half goals from Romero and Palavecino.
  • •Joseph Paintsil scored LA Galaxy's only goal late in the match.
  • •Troy Elgersma assisted the Galaxy's goal and showed strong performance.
  • •The Galaxy committed key mistakes leading to both goals against.
  • •The Galaxy will next face St. Louis CITY SC in MLS play.
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  • 5:17 AMYahoo Sports — LA Galaxy Fall 2-1 At Home in Cruz Azul Friendly
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Los Angeles, Calif. -- Two first-half goals by visiting Liga MX side Cruz Azul were enough to beat the LA Galaxy 2-1 at home in front of a pro-Cruz Azul crowd in an international friendly on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

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