Herediano Defeats LA Galaxy 1-0 in Concacaf Champions Cup

In the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16, C.S. Herediano defeated the LA Galaxy 1-0 in Cartago, Costa Rica, with Elias Aguilar scoring the decisive goal in the 65th minute. The Galaxy, featuring two academy products making their first starts, struggled to capitalize on opportunities, with coach Greg Vanney emphasizing the need to improve in critical moments. The second leg is set for March 12 in Carson, California, where the Galaxy hope to turn the tie around after a disappointing start to their season. Herediano's victory marks a significant moment as they have not faced the Galaxy in this tournament since 2013. The Galaxy's last match in the CONCACAF Champions Cup was in 2015, making this return notable for the club. Overall, the Galaxy's performance will need to improve to advance past Herediano in the two-legged series.