Match Summary
St. Louis City and Los Angeles Galaxy drew 1:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2023. Goals were scored by N. Gioacchini 68′, D. Aguirre 85′. 6 yellow cards were shown. St. Louis City had 45% possession while Los Angeles Galaxy held 55%. St. Louis City had 22 shots (6 on target) compared to 12 (5 on target) for Los Angeles Galaxy. Expected goals: St. Louis City 1.96 — Los Angeles Galaxy 1.42. St. Louis City made 3 substitutions, Los Angeles Galaxy made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between St. Louis City and Los Angeles Galaxy — 2 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: I. Vassilev
assist: Douglas Costa
Match Statistics
St. Louis City had 45% possession against Los Angeles Galaxy's 55%. St. Louis City registered 22 shots (6 on target) while Los Angeles Galaxy managed 12 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 7–4. Fouls committed: 15–8.
Lineups
St. Louis City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under B. Carnell, while Los Angeles Galaxy deployed a 4-2-3-1 under G. Vanney.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for St. Louis City is 6.70, 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. St. Louis City's highest-rated starter is R. Alm (6.70), while Los Angeles Galaxy's best-rated player is —.
Defensive Solidity
St. Louis 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
St. Louis City field 5 midfielders averaging 6.70, 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
St. Louis City start 1 forward(s) averaging —, 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.
Age & Experience
The average age of St. Louis City's starting XI is 29.0 (youngest: N. Blom (26), oldest: J. Nerwinski (31)), 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
St. Louis City's starters average 1 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.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, St. Louis City have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Los Angeles Galaxy show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
St. Louis City and Los Angeles Galaxy have met 2 times — St. Louis City won 1, Los Angeles Galaxy won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. St. Louis City leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 9 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.50 per match (6 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026