The LA Galaxy came into the final game of the regular season with nothing to play for other than a positive send-off into the offseason. The Vancouver Whitecaps found themselves in a similar situation.
Despite the absence of stakes, the Galaxy started the game with a purpose, dominating possession and controlling the flow of the game after the first few minutes. But without Sebastian Lletget, who left the team for international duty with the USMNT, LA’s attacks lacked any real bite. Vancouver ended up striking first against the run of play, and that stroke of bad fortune sent the Galaxy into a tailspin as they ultimately lost 3-0.