October 6, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release
LOS ANGELES – In the final home game of the 2024 MLS Regular Season, the LA Galaxy weathered a physical second half to beat Austin FC 2-1 in front of a sellout crowd of 26,574 fans at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday night. The Galaxy led 1-0 at halftime thanks to Gabriel Pec’s fourth consecutive game with a goal before Austin equalized early in the second half. Dejan Joveljić put the Galaxy back in front with a left-footed strike in the 76th minute, which was enough to see LA secure three points and stay atop the Western Conference standings with one game remaining.
With tonight’s attendance, LA Galaxy fans have now set the regular-season average attendance record since 1996 for the club. An average of 26,135 fans attended LA Galaxy home games during the 2024 season.
LA Finishes Regular Season Unbeaten at Dignity Health Sports Park
In 16 matches played at Dignity Health Sports Park during the 2024 MLS Regular Season, the LA Galaxy hold an unbeaten record of 13-0-3 (42 GF; 23 GA). Notably, the Galaxy have won 11 consecutive league matches played at Dignity Health Sports Park (11-0-0) dating back to May 25, outscoring their opponents 31-14 during that span. In 17 games played at home (15 starts) (Dignity Health Sports Park & Rose Bowl Stadium) during the 2024 MLS Regular Season, Pec has totaled 21 goal contributions (11 goals, 10 assists).
Western Conference Top Seed in Play
Heading into the final match, the LA Galaxy can clinch the top seed of the Western Conference and secure home field advantage through to MLS Cup. A win in Houston on October 19 would be enough but an LAFC loss or draw in Vancouver on Sunday, October 13 would clinch the top spot for the Galaxy. The Galaxy are also on the verge of equaling their best points haul in the post-shootout era with 67 points (2011).
LA Galaxy Against Austin FC
Saturday’s MLS Regular Season home finale at Dignity Health Sports Park marked the eighth MLS Regular Season meeting between Austin FC and the Galaxy, with LA leading the all-time series 5-2-1. In 29 all-time MLS Regular Season home finales, the LA Galaxy hold a 15-6-8 record. In the first meeting between the Galaxy and Austin this season, LA fell 2-0 on the road at Q2 Stadium on April 27, 2024. Notably, the Galaxy are unbeaten in four all-time matches played at Dignity Health Sports Park against Austin FC (4-0-0; 10 GF, 2 GA). In six career regular-season appearances (2 starts) against…
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