CARSON, Calif. — Ten years had passed since the Los Angeles Galaxy last basked in MLS Cup glory, the final spasm of a dynasty that brought stars onto the field and into the stands.
Dignity Health Sports Park roared again Saturday, just as it had done for David Beckham, Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan during the 2011-14 dynasty. A decade later, Angelenos saluted Ghanaian speedster Joseph Paintsil, Serbian marksman Dejan Joveljic and sidelined Spanish playmaker Riqui Puig, who had helped make this record sixth MLS Cup title possible.