May 18, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Playing in their ninth road game through the first 14 games played to begin the 2024 campaign, the LA Galaxy earned a 0-0 shutout draw against Charlotte FC before 29,099 fans at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday night.
Road Form
In nine road matches played during the 2024 MLS Regular Season, the LA Galaxy hold a record of 3-2-4 (14 GF, 12 GA). Additionally, the Galaxy are unbeaten in their last three matches played on the road (0-0-3, 2 GF, 2 GA) dating back to May 5, and have posted two shutouts during that span.
Goal-Scoring Plays
None
Postgame Notes
Through 14 matches played during the 2024 MLS Regular Season, the LA Galaxy hold a 5-2-7 record (25 GF, 21 GA; 21 points).
Saturday’s road match at Bank of America Stadium marked the third all-time regular season meeting between the Galaxy and Charlotte FC, with the series tied 1-1-1 (1 GF, 1 GA).
In two all-time matches played at Bank of America Stadium, the Galaxy hold an unbeaten record of 1-0-1 (1 GF, 0 GA).
In nine road matches played during the 2024 MLS Regular Season, the LA Galaxy hold a record of 3-2-4 (14 GF, 12 GA).
Additionally, the Galaxy are unbeaten in their last three matches played on the road (0-0-3, 2 GF, 2 GA) dating back to May 5, and have posted two shutouts during that span.
The Galaxy completed 704 of 754 passes (93.4%) in the match against Charlotte, and held a 66.6% possession advantage.
In his first start for the Galaxy during the 2024 campaign, goalkeeper Novak Mićović recorded two saves and posted his first career shutout for LA in the match against Charlotte.
Riqui Puig attempted a MLS season-high 147 passes, completed 134 passes (91.2%), won four of six duels and was fouled twice in the draw against Charlotte.
Jalen Neal won three of four tackles, four of five duels and two possessions, recorded three clearances and completed 86 of 89 passes (96.6%) in the draw at Charlotte.
Maya Yoshida won three of four duels, three of three arial duels and four possessions and registered a game-high six clearances against Charlotte.
Next Game
Next up, the LA Galaxy play host to Houston Dynamo FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday, May 25 (7:30 p.m. PT, MLS Season Pass on Apple TV).
2024 MLS Regular Season
LA Galaxy (5-2-7, 22pts) at Charlotte FC (6-5-3, 21pts)
Saturday, May 18, 2024 – Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)
Goals by Half 1 2 F
LA Galaxy 0 0 0
Charlotte FC 0 0 0
Scoring Summary:
None
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