2019 season | |||
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Owner | Philip Anschutz (AEG) | ||
Head coach | Guillermo Barros Schelotto | ||
Stadium | Dignity Health Sports Park | ||
MLS | Conference: 5th Overall: 8th | ||
Playoffs | Conference Semifinals | ||
U.S. Open Cup | Round of 16 | ||
Leagues Cup | Semifinals | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Zlatan Ibrahimović (30 goals) All: Zlatan Ibrahimović (31 goals) | ||
Highest home attendance | 27,088 (vs. Los Angeles FC – July 19) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 5,000 (vs. Orange County FC – June 12) | ||
Average home league attendance | 23,205 | ||
Biggest win | 7–2 (vs. Sporting KC – September 15) | ||
Biggest defeat | 0–4 (vs. Portland – June 19) (vs. Portland – July 27) | ||
The 2019 LA Galaxy season was the club's twenty-fourth season in existence, their twenty-fourth in Major League Soccer.
At the end of the season. [1]
No. | Position | Player | Nation |
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1 | GK | ![]() | David Bingham |
2 | MF | ![]() | Perry Kitchen |
3 | DF | ![]() | Diego Polenta |
4 | DF | ![]() | Dave Romney |
5 | DF | ![]() | Daniel Steres |
6 | MF | ![]() | Servando Carrasco |
7 | MF | ![]() | Romain Alessandrini (DP) |
8 | MF | ![]() | Jonathan dos Santos (DP) |
9 | FW | ![]() | Zlatan Ibrahimović (DP) |
10 | FW | ![]() | Cristian Pavón (on loan from Boca Juniors) |
11 | MF | ![]() | Favio Álvarez (on loan from Atlético Tucumán) |
12 | FW | ![]() | Chris Pontius |
14 | MF | ![]() | Joe Corona |
15 | DF | ![]() | Diedie Traore |
16 | DF | ![]() | Jørgen Skjelvik |
17 | MF | ![]() | Sebastian Lletget |
18 | MF | ![]() | Uriel Antuna (on loan from Manchester City) |
19 | MF | ![]() | Juninho |
20 | DF | ![]() | Tomas Hilliard-Arce |
21 | DF | ![]() | Giancarlo González |
22 | DF | ![]() | Julian Araujo |
25 | DF | ![]() | Rolf Feltscher |
26 | MF | ![]() | Efraín Álvarez (HG) |
27 | MF | ![]() | Emil Cuello |
28 | GK | ![]() | Matt Lampson |
29 | FW | ![]() | Ethan Zubak (HG) |
41 | GK | ![]() | Justin Vom Steeg |
Pos. | Player | Transferred from | Fee/notes | Date | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MF | ![]() | ![]() | $75,000 in General Allocation Money | December 18, 2018 | [2] |
GK | ![]() | ![]() | Selected in the second stage of 2018 MLS Re-Entry Draft. Officially signed on January 23, 2019. | December 20, 2018 | [3] [4] |
MF | ![]() | ![]() | Loan | January 29, 2019 | [5] |
DF | ![]() | ![]() | Sign | February 7, 2019 | [6] |
MF | ![]() | ![]() | Selected with the 19th pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft | February 27, 2019 | [7] |
DF | ![]() | ![]() | Sign | March 1, 2019 | [8] |
DF | ![]() | ![]() | Sign | March 6, 2019 | [9] |
MF | ![]() | ![]() | Sign | March 6, 2019 | [10] |
FW | ![]() | ![]() | Sign | March 8, 2019 | [11] |
DF | ![]() | ![]() | Sign using Targeted Allocation Money | April 11, 2019 | [12] |
MF | ![]() | ![]() | Loan | May 7, 2019 | [13] |
FW | ![]() | ![]() | Loan | August 8, 2019 | [14] |
Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. Only those who are signed to a contract will be listed as transfers in. Only trades involving draft picks and executed after the start of 2019 MLS SuperDraft will be listed in the notes.
Date | Player | Position | College | Pick | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
January 11, 2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Round 1 – 12th pick – New York City FC acquired this pick, in exchange for their own first-round 2019 SuperDraft pick and $75,000 of General Allocation Money | |
January 11, 2019 | ![]() | MF | Southern Methodist University | Round 1 – 19th pick | [15] |
January 11, 2019 | ![]() | MF | Oregon State University | Round 2 – 36th pick | [15] |
January 14, 2019 | PASS | Round 3 – 51st pick | [16] | ||
January 14, 2019 | PASS | Round 3 – 52nd pick | [16] | ||
January 14, 2019 | PASS | Round 3 – 60th pick | [16] | ||
January 14, 2019 | PASS | Round 4 – 86th pick | [16] |
Pos. | Player | Transferred to | Fee/notes | Date | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
DF | ![]() | Contract option declined | November 26, 2018 | [17] | |
GK | ![]() | ![]() | Contract option declined | November 26, 2018 | [17] |
FW | ![]() | ![]() | Contract option declined | November 26, 2018 | [17] |
DF | ![]() | Contract option declined | November 26, 2018 | [17] | |
DF | ![]() | ![]() | Contract option declined | November 26, 2018 | [17] |
MF | ![]() | Contract option declined | November 26, 2018 | [17] | |
MF | ![]() | ![]() | Loan | January 31, 2019 | [18] |
FW | ![]() | ![]() | Loan | February 20, 2019 | [19] |
FW | ![]() | ![]() | US$3,500,000 | February 27, 2019 | [20] |
FW | ![]() | ![]() | Released | March 1, 2019 | [21] |
DF | ![]() | ![]() | Loan | March 15, 2019 | [22] |
FW | ![]() | ![]() | Acquired $250,000 of Targeted Allocation Money | August 7, 2019 | [23] |
All times are in Pacific Time Zone.
The preseason schedule was announced on December 21, 2018. [24]
February 51 | LA Galaxy | 4–1 | Vissel Kobe | Carson, California |
Kamara ![]() ![]() Boateng ![]() ![]() | Report | Wellington ![]() | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park |
February 92 | LA Galaxy | 1–1 | Toronto FC | Carson, California |
19:30 | Mohammed ![]() | Report | Romney ![]() | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park |
February 133 | LA Galaxy | 0–0 | Atlanta United FC | Carson, California |
12:00 | Polenta ![]() | Report | Larentowicz ![]() ![]() | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park |
Note: Match was played behind closed doors. |
February 134 | LA Galaxy | 0–2 | Atlanta United FC | Carson, California |
Report | Villabla ![]() Williams ![]() | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park | ||
Note: Match was played behind closed doors. |
February 165 | LA Galaxy | 0–0 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Carson, California |
17:00 | Report | Reyna ![]() | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park | |
Note: Closed-door |
February 236 | LA Galaxy | 1–3 | Colorado Rapids | Carson, California |
20:00 | Ibrahimović ![]() | Report | Kamara ![]() Rubio ![]() | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 46 | 41 | +5 | 53 |
7 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 52 | 43 | +9 | 53 |
8 | LA Galaxy | 34 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 58 | 59 | −1 | 51 |
9 | Toronto FC | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 57 | 52 | +5 | 50 |
10 | D.C. United | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 42 | 38 | +4 | 50 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | Real Salt Lake (P, L) | 34 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 45 | 41 | +4 | 53 | Playoffs first round & 2020 Leagues Cup |
4 | Minnesota United FC (P, L) | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 52 | 42 | +10 | 53 | |
5 | LA Galaxy (P, L) | 34 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 56 | 55 | +1 | 51 | |
6 | Portland Timbers (P, L) | 34 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 49 | 48 | +1 | 49 | |
7 | FC Dallas (P) | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 48 | 46 | +2 | 48 | Playoffs first round |
All times are in Pacific Time Zone.
Win Draw Loss Void Postponed
The first match of the 2019 season was announced on December 20, 2018. [25] The full schedule was released on January 7, 2019. [26]
March 21 | LA Galaxy | 2–1 | Chicago Fire | Carson, California |
17:00 |
| Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 25,866 Referee: Allen Chapman |
March 92 | FC Dallas | 2–0 | LA Galaxy | Frisco, Texas |
12:30 | Report |
| Stadium: Toyota Stadium Attendance: 17,220 Referee: Armando Villarreal |
March 163 | LA Galaxy | 3–2 | Minnesota United FC | Carson, California |
19:30 |
| Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 21,177 Referee: Jair Marrufo |
March 314 | LA Galaxy | 2–1 | Portland Timbers | Carson, California |
18:00 |
| Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 23,820 Referee: Ted Unkel |
April 55 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 0–2 | LA Galaxy | Vancouver, British Columbia |
19:00 | Report |
| Stadium: BC Place Attendance: 22,120 Referee: Baldomero Toledo |
April 136 | LA Galaxy | 2–0 | Philadelphia Union | Carson, California |
19:30 |
| Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 24,053 Referee: David Gantar |
April 197 | LA Galaxy | 2–1 | Houston Dynamo | Carson, California |
19:30 |
| Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 21,503 Referee: Jair Marrufo |
April 248 | Minnesota United FC | 0–0 | LA Galaxy | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
17:00 |
| Report | Stadium: Allianz Field Attendance: 19,779 Referee: Chris Penso |
April 289 | LA Galaxy | 2–1 | Real Salt Lake | Carson, California |
17:00 |
| Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 20,615 Referee: Joe Dickerson |
May 410 | New York Red Bulls | 3–2 | LA Galaxy | Harrison, New Jersey |
11:00 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Red Bull Arena Attendance: 20,128 Referee: Nima Saghafi |
May 811 | Columbus Crew SC | 3–1 | LA Galaxy | Columbus, Ohio |
16:30 | Report | Stadium: Mapfre Stadium Attendance: 13,207 Referee: Rubiel Vazquez |
May 1112 | LA Galaxy | 0–2 | New York City FC | Carson, California |
13:00 |
| Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 22,806 Referee: Chris Penso |
May 1913 | LA Galaxy | 0–1 | Colorado Rapids | Carson, California |
17:00 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 19,015 Referee: Drew Fischer |
May 2414 | Orlando City SC | 0–1 | LA Galaxy | Orlando, Florida |
16:00 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Orlando City Stadium Attendance: 24,712 Referee: Allen Chapman |
May 2915 | Sporting Kansas City | 0–2 | LA Galaxy | Kansas City, Kansas |
17:30 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Children's Mercy Park Attendance: 19,979 Referee: Robert Sibiga |
June 216 | LA Galaxy | 1–2 | New England Revolution | Carson, California |
19:30 |
| Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 20,828 Referee: Alex Chilowicz |
June 2217 | FC Cincinnati | 0–2 | LA Galaxy | Cincinnati, Ohio |
16:30 | Report |
| Stadium: Nippert Stadium Attendance: 32,250 Referee: Marcos de Oliveira |
June 29 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 3–0 | LA Galaxy | Stanford, California |
19:00 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Stanford Stadium Attendance: 50,850 Referee: Kevin Stott |
July 419 | LA Galaxy | 2–0 | Toronto FC | Carson, California |
19:30 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 25,482 Referee: Ramy Touchan |
July 12 20 | LA Galaxy | 1–3 | San Jose Earthquakes | Carson, California |
20:00 |
| Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 22,508 Referee: Nima Saghafi |
July 19 21 | LA Galaxy | 3–2 | Los Angeles FC | Carson, California |
19:00 |
| Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 27,088 Referee: Jair Marrufo |
July 2722 | Portland Timbers | 4–0 | LA Galaxy | Portland, Oregon |
19:30 | Report |
| Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 25,218 Referee: Allen Chapman |
August 323 | Atlanta United FC | 3–0 | LA Galaxy | Atlanta, Georgia |
14:00 |
| Report | Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium Attendance: 72,548 Referee: Drew Fischer |
August 1124 | D.C. United | 2–1 | LA Galaxy | Washington, D.C. |
16:30 | Report |
| Stadium: Audi Field Attendance: 20,006 Referee: Alan Kelly |
August 1425 | LA Galaxy | 2–0 | FC Dallas | Carson, California |
19:30 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 19,653 Referee: Ismail Elfath |
August 1726 | LA Galaxy | 2–2 | Seattle Sounders FC | Carson, California |
19:00 |
| Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 26,213 Referee: Robert Sibiga |
August 25 27 | Los Angeles FC | 3–3 | LA Galaxy | Los Angeles, California |
19:30 | Report |
| Stadium: Banc of California Stadium Attendance: 22,757 Referee: Allen Chapman |
September 128 | Seattle Sounders FC | 4–3 | LA Galaxy | Seattle, Washington |
15:30 | Report |
| Stadium: CenturyLink Field Attendance: 46,673 Referee: Chris Penso |
September 1129 | Colorado Rapids | 2–1 | LA Galaxy | Commerce City, Colorado |
18:00 |
| Report | Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park Attendance: 10,945 Referee: Fotis Bazakos |
September 1530 | LA Galaxy | 7–2 | Sporting Kansas City | Carson, California |
19:00 |
| Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 22,465 Referee: Ted Unkel |
September 2131 | LA Galaxy | 2–1 | Montreal Impact | Carson, California |
19:30 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 25,482 Referee: Kevin Stott |
September 2532 | Real Salt Lake | 1–2 | LA Galaxy | Sandy, Utah |
18:30 | Report |
| Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium Attendance: 20,838 Referee: Rubiel Vazquez |
September 2933 | LA Galaxy | 3–4 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Carson, California |
16:30 |
| Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 25,903 Referee: Alan Kelly |
October 634 | Houston Dynamo | 4–2 | LA Galaxy | Houston, Texas |
13:00 | Report |
| Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium Attendance: 21,777 Referee: Allen Chapman |
All times are in Pacific Time Zone.
October 20First round | Minnesota United FC | 1–2 | LA Galaxy | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
17:30 | Report |
| Stadium: Allianz Field Attendance: 19,939 Referee: Ted Unkel |
October 24Conference Semifinals | Los Angeles FC | 5–3 | LA Galaxy | Los Angeles, California |
19:30 | Report |
| Stadium: Banc of California Stadium Attendance: 22,902 Referee: Kevin Stott |
All times are in Pacific Time Zone.
The draw was held on May 30, 2019. [27]
June 12 | LA Galaxy ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() | Carson, California |
19:30 |
| Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Alejandro Mariscal |
The draw was held on June 13, 2019. [28]
June 19 | Portland Timbers ![]() | 4–0 | ![]() | Portland, Oregon |
20:00 | Report |
| Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 16,235 Referee: Victor Rivas |
All times are in Pacific Time Zone.
The tournament and schedule was announced on May 29, 2019. [29]
July 23 | LA Galaxy ![]() | 2–2 (3–1 p) | ![]() | Carson, California |
20:00 | Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 10,421 Referee: Saíd Martínez (Honduras) | ||
Penalties | ||||
August 20 | LA Galaxy ![]() | 1–2 | ![]() | Carson, California |
19:30 | Cuello ![]() | Report |
| Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 20,135 Referee: Mario Escobar (Guatemala) |
No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | MLS | U.S. Open Cup | Leagues Cup | ||||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||
Goalkeepers | |||||||||||||
1 | GK | ![]() | David Bingham | 25 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
28 | GK | ![]() | Matt Lampson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
41 | GK | ![]() | Justin Vom Steeg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Defenders | |||||||||||||
3 | DF | ![]() | Diego Polenta | 21 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 1+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | DF | ![]() | David Romney | 9 | 1 | 5+1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
5 | DF | ![]() | Daniel Steres | 25 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
15 | DF | ![]() | Diedie Traore | 5 | 0 | 3+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
16 | DF | ![]() | Jørgen Skjelvik | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
20 | DF | ![]() | Tomas Hilliard-Arce | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||
21 | DF | ![]() | Giancarlo González | 15 | 0 | 11+3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
22 | DF | ![]() | Julian Araujo | 14 | 0 | 8+4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
25 | DF | ![]() | Rolf Feltscher | 16 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Midfielders | |||||||||||||
2 | MF | ![]() | Perry Kitchen | 10 | 0 | 6+2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | MF | ![]() | Servando Carrasco | 12 | 0 | 2+8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
7 | MF | ![]() | Romain Alessandrini | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | MF | ![]() | Jonathan dos Santos | 20 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
12 | MF | ![]() | Chris Pontius | 17 | 1 | 5+10 | 1 | 1+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
14 | MF | ![]() | Joe Corona | 23 | 0 | 21+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
17 | MF | ![]() | Sebastian Lletget | 20 | 1 | 18+2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
18 | MF | ![]() | Uriel Antuna | 21 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
19 | MF | ![]() | Juninho | 4 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
26 | MF | ![]() | Efrain Alvarez | 12 | 2 | 2+7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
27 | MF | ![]() | Emil Cuello | 11 | 1 | 2+6 | 0 | 0+2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
30 | MF | ![]() | Don Tchilao | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||
52 | MF | ![]() | Kai Koreniuk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Forwards | |||||||||||||
9 | FW | ![]() | Zlatan Ibrahimović | 19 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
11 | FW | ![]() | Favio Álvarez | 13 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
29 | FW | ![]() | Ethan Zubak | 6 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Players who have made an appearance or had a squad number this season but have left the club | |||||||||||||
21 | DF | ![]() | Hugo Arellano | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
24 | MF | ![]() | Emmanuel Boateng | 24 | 2 | 7+14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Rank | Position | No. | Name | MLS | Playoffs | Open Cup | Leagues Cup | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | FW | 9 | ![]() | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
2 | MF | 18 | ![]() | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
3 | MF | 17 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
FW | 10 | ![]() | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
5 | FW | 11 | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
MF | 8 | ![]() | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
DF | 5 | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
8 | MF | 26 | ![]() | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
FW | 24 | ![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
MF | 27 | ![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
DF | 25 | ![]() | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
DF | 3 | ![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
MF | 12 | ![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
14 | MF | 14 | ![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
DF | 21 | ![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
DF | 4 | ![]() | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
DF | 16 | ![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
Total | 58 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 69 |