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12 March 2023 at 01:30

Major League Soccer · Season 2023
Referee: A. Villarreal

Match Summary

Sporting Kansas City and Los Angeles Galaxy drew 0:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2023. Sporting Kansas City had 48% possession while Los Angeles Galaxy held 52%. Sporting Kansas City had 30 shots (11 on target) compared to 8 (2 on target) for Los Angeles Galaxy. Expected goals: Sporting Kansas City 1.47 — Los Angeles Galaxy 0.42. Sporting Kansas City made 3 substitutions, Los Angeles Galaxy made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Sporting Kansas City and Los Angeles Galaxy — 0 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Sporting Kansas City
Los Angeles Galaxy
Kick Off
Half Time
K. SheltonM. Tzionis
63′
R. EspinozaN. Radoja
67′
67′
K. LeerdamC. Mavinga
67′
D. JoveljićP. Judd
67′
E. ÁlvarezT. Boyd
T. LeiboldB. Sweat
77′
81′
J. RodríguezD. Aguirre
90+2′
R. EdwardsUri Rosell
Full Time

Match Statistics

Sporting Kansas City had 48% possession against Los Angeles Galaxy's 52%. Sporting Kansas City registered 30 shots (11 on target) while Los Angeles Galaxy managed 8 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 9–4. Fouls committed: 9–8.

11Shots on Goal2
8Shots off Goal1
30Total Shots8
11Blocked Shots5
13Shots insidebox3
17Shots outsidebox5
9Fouls8
9Corner Kicks4
2Offsides2
48%Ball Possession52%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves11
491Total passes558
431Passes accurate492
88%Passes %88%
1.47expected_goals0.42

Lineups

Sporting Kansas City lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under P. Vermes, while Los Angeles Galaxy deployed a 4-5-1 under G. Vanney.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Sporting Kansas City is 6.77, compared to — for Los Angeles Galaxy. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Sporting Kansas City's highest-rated starter is D. Sallói (6.89), while Los Angeles Galaxy's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Sporting Kansas City have contributed 7 goals and 3 assists this season, led by D. Sallói (7G). Los Angeles Galaxy's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Sporting Kansas City deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Los Angeles Galaxy's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Sporting Kansas City field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Los Angeles Galaxy's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Sporting Kansas City start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.77, compared to 1 for Los Angeles Galaxy averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Discipline

Sporting Kansas City's starters have collected 4 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Los Angeles Galaxy. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Sporting Kansas City's starting XI is 30.3 (youngest: W. Agada (26), oldest: Andreu Fontàs (36)), while Los Angeles Galaxy average 31.0 (youngest: J. Neal (22), oldest: M. Cáceres (38)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Sporting Kansas City's starters average 20 league appearances each, versus 0 for Los Angeles Galaxy. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Sporting Kansas CityPosition StrengthLos Angeles Galaxy
6.77
Avg Rating
6.77 FWD (3 v 1)
7G 3A0G 0A
Sporting Kansas City4-3-3
1🧤GKJ. Pulskamp
8🛡DEFG. Zusi
4🛡DEFR. Voloder
3🛡DEFAndreu Fontàs
14🛡DEFT. Leibold
15MIDR. Espinoza
54MIDR. Walter
26MIDE. Thommy
11FWDK. Shelton
23FWDW. Agada6.7
20FWDD. Sallói6.97G3A
Los Angeles Galaxy4-5-1
1🧤GKJ. Bond
18🛡DEFK. Leerdam
24🛡DEFJ. Neal
22🛡DEFM. Cáceres
44🛡DEFR. Edwards
7MIDE. Álvarez
8MIDM. Delgado
5MIDG. Brugman
6MIDRiqui Puig
20MIDJ. Rodríguez
9FWDD. Joveljić

Substitutes

Substitutes

17(D)C. Mavinga
31(F)P. Judd
11(F)T. Boyd
16(M)Uri Rosell
15(D)E. Zavaleta
56(M)J. Pérez

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Sporting Kansas City have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 defeats. Los Angeles Galaxy show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Los Angeles Galaxy

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Head to Head

Sporting Kansas City and Los Angeles Galaxy have met 2 times — Sporting Kansas City won 1, Los Angeles Galaxy won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (2 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2025.

1

Sporting Kansas City

0

Drawn

1

Los Angeles Galaxy

Goals: 2Goals: 4

Recent Meetings (2)

28 Sept 2025Los Angeles Galaxy4 – 1Sporting Kansas City
4 May 2025Sporting Kansas City1 – 0Los Angeles Galaxy

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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