June 20, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release
LOS ANGELES – Playing the second of three games in the span of seven days, the LA Galaxy earned a 2-0 shutout victory over New York City FC -2 win before 20,043 fans at Dignity Health Sports Park on Wednesday night. Dejan Joveljić notched a goal and an assist for a second consecutive match, while John McCarthy made four saves and registered his third shutout of the 2024 campaign in the win over NYCFC.
Unbeaten At Home
In nine matches played at home during the 2024 campaign, the LA Galaxy improved to an unbeaten record of 5-0-4 (22 GF, 12 GA). Notably, LA has won four consecutive matches played at Dignity Health Sports Park dating back to May 25, outscoring their opponents 11-4 during that span. In nine games played at Dignity Health Sports Park this season, Joveljić has six goals and three assists, while Gabriel Pec has totaled 11 goal contributions (5 goals, 6 assists).
Joveljić Enters Top 10
Notably, with his team-leading 11th goal this season, Joveljić has moved into a tie with Eduardo Hurtado for 10th place in LA Galaxy history with 30 career MLS goals scored. Joveljić has recorded 42 career goal contributions (30 goals, 12 assists) in 95 MLS Regular Season appearances (46 starts) across four seasons played (2021-Present) for the Galaxy. Joveljić has fifteen goal contributions (11 goals, 4 assists) in 17 matches played (14 starts) during the 2024 campaign. Additionally, Joveljić is averaging 1.08 goals and assists per 90 minutes played (1,248 minutes) this season.
Goal-Scoring Plays
LA – Dejan Joveljić, 41st minute: After Gabriel Pec’s shot from the middle of the penalty area was blocked by an NYCFC defender, the ball fell to Dejan Joveljić and he calmly placed his shot into the empty net.
LA – Diego Fagundez (Dejan Joveljić, Gabriel Pec), 49th minute: In transition, Gabriel Pec played a no-look pass down the right side of the penalty area to Dejan Joveljić. The Serbian International forward then cut the ball back towards the top of the box to Diego Fagundez, who rifled his shot into the top right corner.
Postgame Notes
Through 19 matches played during the 2024 MLS Regular Season, the LA Galaxy hold a 9-3-7 record (37 GF, 27 GA; 34 points) and sit in third place in the Western Conference standings behind only Real Salt Lake (10-2-7; 40 GF, 22 GA, 34 points) and LAFC (10-4-4; 32 GF, 21 GA, 34 points).
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