LA Galaxy edges Club América 1-0 in international friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:06 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
LA Galaxy hosted Club América in a friendly match on July 11, 2026, securing a 1-0 victory. Joseph Paintsil scored the only goal in the 25th minute, marking the Galaxy's first game since the World Cup break. The team's defense, despite missing key players JT Marcinkowski and Harbor Miller due to injuries, effectively contained the Club América attack. Head Coach Greg Vanney praised the squad's performance and resilience, highlighting the match's importance ahead of the upcoming El Tràfico clash against LAFC on July 14.
- •Joseph Paintsil scored for Galaxy in the first half.
- •Galaxy's first match since the World Cup break ended in a 1-0 victory.
- •JT Marcinkowski and Harbor Miller were unavailable due to injuries.
- •Galaxy prepares for El Tràfico match against LAFC on July 14.
- •Coach Greg Vanney noted the team's improved resilience.
- 8:06 AMYahoo Sports — Galaxy's defense stands tall in victorious return to action against Club América
"Nearly two months ago before the World Cup break began, the LA Galaxy had started to come together in looking more and more like a complete team.
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