US EditionNicolás Fernández scores on PK in 2nd half to help NYCFC earn 1-1 draw with Galaxy
- On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Nicolás Fernández converted a second-half penalty to tie the season opener 1-1 at Dignity Health Sports Park before a sellout crowd of 30,510.
- LA acquired João Klauss to cover for Riqui Puig, signing him from St. Louis City on a one-year deal, and Klauss scored inside 90 seconds with assists from Marco Reus and Joseph Paintsil.
- After a referee review in the mid-60s, Emiro Garcés received a second yellow and was sent off, leaving the Galaxy with 10 men and shifting the game momentum.
- The reigning MLS goalkeeper of the year, Matt Freese, made 10 saves for NYCFC, including four in the first half, and had eight clean sheets last season.
- The Galaxy have a CONCACAF Champions Cup deciding leg set for Wednesday at Dignity Health Sports Park and host Charlotte FC on Saturday, seeking to rebound from last year's league-record 16-match winless streak.
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Galaxy settle for draw with New York City FC after red card
Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney, center, looks on during the second half of the LA Galaxy season opener match against the New York City FC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. The match ended in a draw 1-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer) Galaxy defender Jakob Glesnes, right, moves the ball against the New York City FC during the second half of the LA Galaxy season opener match at Dignity …
Henry Herald
Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenNew York City rallies in aggressive draw against Los Angeles
Nicolas Fernandez scored on a penalty kick in the 66th minute as New York City rallied for a physical 1-1 draw with the host Los Angeles Galaxy in the season opener for both teams on Sunday night.
Nicolás Fernández scores on PK in 2nd half to help NYCFC earn 1-1 draw with Galaxy
Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the second half and New York City FC tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in a season opener before a sellout crowd of 30,510 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The Cumberland Times-News
New York City FC01—1Los Angeles Galaxy10—1
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