The LA Galaxy Under-19’s advanced to the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Final on Sunday with a 2-0 extra time victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Alex Mendez and Efrain Alvarez provided the goals in the final period of extra time to send the Galaxy through to the final. Los Angeles will face New York City FC in Tuesday’s championship game in Kansas City.
“It’s been two straight years to make to the final, but this year things are different, and our team knows it,” Mendez told U.S. Soccer postgame.
The match was a cagey one with the Galaxy having a bulk of the scoring opportunities.