The LA Galaxy got to work early and rode a stunning opening 45 minutes to a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Samuel Grandsir had a brace and drew a penalty, Chicharito had a penalty and an assist, and Julian Araujo had two assists in the victory, to keep LA’s playoff chase alive and well.
With Derrick Williams suspended for the night, Sega Coulibaly and Nick DePuy teamed up in central defense, while Dejan Joveljiu0107 went back to the bench and new signing Riqui Puig was unavailable as he waits for his paperwork to fully come through.