In an intense game at Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles Galaxy emerged victorious over Seattle Sounders with a single goal scored by Jovani Julian Jovanić in the 85th minute, securing their place in the MLS Cup the first time since 2014.
CARSON — As the time quietly ticked toward 90 minutes, nervous energy settled throughout Dignity Health Sports Park Saturday in the MLS Western Conference final.
“I’m proud of the guys for staying locked in,” Galaxy coach Greg Vanney said. “This is how playoffs can be. We had a lot of games open up and scores were big …I”m proud of the guys for being able to lift a trophy.The Galaxy will host the New York Red Bulls in next Saturday’s MLS Cup final. The Sounders took the long route to the Saturday. They defeated the Houston Dynamo in a two-game series, with both games going to penalty shootouts and they defeated LAFC 2-1 in the conference semifinal after 120 minutes.
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