US EditionGalaxy Hold Off CF Pachuca to Reach Leagues Cup Semifinals
LA Galaxy, despite a 3-16-7 MLS season record, secured their third tournament win with strong first-half plays led by Marco Reus, overcoming late pressure from Pachuca.
- On August 20, 2025, the LA Galaxy secured a 2-1 victory over CF Pachuca in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal held at their home stadium in Carson, California.
- The Galaxy secured this victory after progressing from the group stage as the fourth-ranked MLS team among 18 clubs in the joint competition featuring MLS and Liga MX teams.
- The Galaxy took a 2-0 lead by the 37th minute through an own goal forced by Marco Reus and a finish from Reus about 12 yards out, then defended hard despite Pachuca dominating the second half.
- Galaxy goalkeeper Novak Micovic made several key saves, while Pachuca scored a late goal by substitute Alemao, but Galaxy held on in front of 16,599 fans to secure the victory.
- The Galaxy have secured a spot in the semifinal where they will play against the Seattle Sounders at home on Wednesday evening at 7:45 p.m., despite a challenging MLS season with a 3-16-7 record and a recent 4-0 defeat to Seattle.
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Galaxy hold off CF Pachuca to reach Leagues Cup semifinals
CARSON — The Leagues Cup version of the Galaxy has caught the regular-version group in total wins. Despite being mired in last place in the MLS regular-season standings, the Galaxy have found success in this year’s 36-team tournament between MLS and Liga MX teams. After earning seven points in their three group stage games, the Galaxy advanced to the knockout round as the fourth seed out of the 18-team MLS group. After a pair of first-half goals…
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