Frank Lopez’s stoppage-time strike led LA Galaxy II (4-4-4, 16 points) to a 2-2 draw with Southern California rival Orange County SC (3-3-6, 15 points) on Saturday evening.
Los Dos were out of the gate quickly after Brian Iloski found himself in the right place, at the right time. Orange County’s goalkeeper Patrick McLain was drawn out of position after a strong strike from Kai Koreniuk. Iloski pounced on McLain’s rebound and swiftly struck the ball into the bottom left corner to give the Galaxy an early lead in the 2nd minute.
With a few critical saves from LA Galaxy II’s goalkeeper Justin Vom Steeg throughout the first 45 minutes, the home team entered halftime up one goal.