LA Galaxy Seek First Win Against Sporting Kansas City

The LA Galaxy continue to struggle in the 2025 MLS season, remaining winless after a 1-0 loss to Sporting Kansas City, despite creating several promising attacking opportunities but failing to convert in the final moments. Head coach Greg Vanney acknowledged the team's issues with finishing chances and connecting in the final third, particularly against teams that defend deep after scoring early. The Galaxy, last season's champions, have faced challenges including roster changes, defensive lapses, and the departure of key players like Dejan Joveljic, who now leads Sporting KC in scoring and found success against his former club. Joveljic, traded to Kansas City in the offseason, has continued his strong form at home, adding to Sporting KC’s higher goal tally compared to the struggling Galaxy offense. Both teams have had underwhelming starts to the season and sit at the bottom of the Western Conference, but Sporting KC's more effective attack has set them apart in head-to-head performance. Sunday's match was the first meeting between the two teams this season and highlighted the Galaxy's ongoing search for solutions to their offensive woes.