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Real Salt Lake secures playoff spot with 2-1 win over LA Galaxy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 2:41 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Real Salt Lake secures playoff spot with 2-1 win over LA Galaxy

Summary

Real Salt Lake clinched the final postseason berth in the Western Conference with a 2-1 victory over LA Galaxy on Decision Day. Goals from Sergi Solans and Zach Booth put Salt Lake ahead 2-0 within 13 minutes. LA Galaxy responded with an own goal by Luc de Fougerolles in the 40th minute. With the win, Salt Lake (13-15-6) will face Seattle in a wild-card matchup, while LA Galaxy (11-12-11) misses the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

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By the Numbers

•Real Salt Lake wins 2-1 against LA Galaxy on November 7.
•Salt Lake goals scored by Sergi Solans and Zach Booth.
•LA Galaxy's only goal was an own goal by Luc de Fougerolles.
•Salt Lake secures a wild-card matchup against Seattle.
•Galaxy fails to qualify for the playoffs for the second year in a row.

Latest Updates

2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Real Salt Lake beats LA 2-1, earning final postseason berth in West while eliminating the Galaxy

What they're saying

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SANDY, Utah (AP) — Sergi Solans and Zach Booth scored early and Real Salt Lake clinched a playoff spot while eliminating Los Angeles with a 2-1 Decision Day victory over the Galaxy on Saturday.Real Salt Lake (13-15-6) snags the ninth and final postseason berth in the Western Conference and will travel to Seattle for a wild-card matchup with the Sounders.
— Yahoo Sports

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