July 18, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release
LOS ANGELES – Playing the second of three matches in the span of seven days, the LA Galaxy earned a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids before 19,488 fans at Dignity Health Sports Park on Wednesday night. Riqui Puig, Joseph Paintsil and Diego Fagundez each recorded a goal, while Gabriel Pec notched two assists as the Galaxy remained unbeaten at Dignity Health Sports Park this season.
LA Galaxy Unbeaten At Dignity Health Sports Park
In 11 matches played at Dignity Health Sports Park during the 2024 campaign, the LA Galaxy hold an unbeaten record of 8-0-3 (27 GF, 15 GA). In 11 matches played at DHSP during the 2024 campaign, Gabriel Pec has tallied seven goals and eight assists. Joseph Paintsil has totaled eight goal contributions (4 goals, 4 assists) in nine matches played at Dignity Health Sports Park this season, while Riqui Puig has four goals and five assists in nine matches played at the venue in 2024.
LA Against Colorado
Wednesday’s match marked the 94th all-time meeting across all competitions between the LA Galaxy and the Colorado Rapids, with LA leading the series 47-34-13. Against the Rapids, the Galaxy hold a 39-32-13 record in league play, a 1-0-0 record in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and a 7-2-0 record in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. In 43 all-time league matches played at home against the Rapids, the Galaxy hold a 26-11-6 record.
Gabriel Pec In Form
With two assists in the win over Colorado, Gabriel Pec has now totaled 19 goal contributions (9 goals, 10 assists) in 24 matches played (21 starts) in his first season with the LA Galaxy. Notably, Pec has recorded a goal or an assist in 10 straight home games, joining Robbie Keane (2012-13) as the only players in club history to achieve that feat. Pec has 16 goal contributions (8 goals, 8 assists) in 10 games played at home (Dignity Health Sports Park and Rose Bowl Stadium) during the 2024 campaign. Additionally, Pec is one of five players in MLS this season to record at least nine goals and 10 assists (Cristian Arango, Lionel Messi, Luciano Acosta, Evander).
Goal-Scoring Plays
LA – Diego Fagundez (Gabriel Pec), 12th minute : Joseph Paintsil laid the ball off to Gabriel Pec on the right flank. Pec floated in a cross towards the edge of the 18-yard box to Diego Fagundez, who took a touch and then blasted his shot past Colorado goalkeeper Zack Steffen.
COL – Kevin Cabral (Jonathan Lewis, Sam Vines), 31st minute : Jonathan Lewis was released…
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