The Los Angeles Galaxy are your new MLS Cup champions after defeating the New York Purple Bulls in a rip-roaring closing Saturday afternoon.
Scorers: Paintsil 9′, Joveljić 13′ ; Neails 28′
Neutrals had been handled to a ding-dong opening quarter-hour because the Galaxy flew out to an early two-goal lead due to targets from Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljić.
Whereas it regarded just like the guests could be blown away earlier than they even discovered their footing, an incredible management and end from Sean Nealis noticed the Purple Bulls pull one again earlier than the 30 minute mark.
The 2 sides traded possibilities within the second-half, with the perfect likelihood falling to Emil Forsberg simply above the penalty spot, however the veteran midfielder in some way finessed his shot simply vast of the publish.
A late Purple Bulls push regarded set to reclaim parity, however some heroic Galaxy defending ensured they noticed out the end result and secured the sixth MLS Cup trophy in membership historical past.
📸 FREDERIC J. BROWN