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LA Galaxy Advance to Round of 16 of 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with 3-2 Road Win over California United Strikers FC at Championship Soccer Stadium on Wednesday Night

May 12, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
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IRVINE, Calif. - Continuing their 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup campaign in the Round of 32, the LA Galaxy advanced to the Round of 16 with a 3-2 win on the road over NISA (National Independent Soccer Association) side California United Strikers FC at Championship Soccer Stadium on Wednesday night. Dejan Joveljić registered a brace, including the game-winning goal, while Owen Lambe tallied his first career goal in his debut for the Galaxy.

Open Cup Run

In their first-ever matchup against Cal United in the Round of 32 of the U.S. Open Cup, the Galaxy advanced to the Round of 16 of the tournament. With the win over the Strikers, LA improved to 35-17-0 in 52 all-time U.S. Open Cup matches. The Galaxy will learn who their next opponent is in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 Draw on Thursday, May 12 at 5:30 p.m. PT on Fútbol Americas on ESPN+.

LA Galaxy Academy & Los Dos Products

Nine LA Galaxy players with ties to the LA Galaxy Academy and LA Galaxy II appeared in the match against California United Strikers FC. Lambe, on a short-term loan from Los Dos, started and played 90 minutes in his LA Galaxy debut. Three LA Galaxy Academy products started in the win over Cal United: Efraín Álvarez, Julián Araujo and Jonathan Pérez. Notably, LA Galaxy Academy products Jalen Neal, who made his LA Galaxy debut, and Cameron Dunbar both made their first appearance of the 2022 campaign as second-half substitutes.

LA Galaxy Form

In eight matches played across all competitions dating back to April 3, LA holds a record of 6-1-1, outscoring its opponents 11-5 during that span. In two matches in the month of May, the Galaxy hold a 2-0-0 record. In seven matches played across all competitions on the road during the 2022 campaign, LA holds a 4-2-1 record.

Goal-Scoring Plays

CAL - Shinya Kadono (Tony Lopez), 19th minute: Tony Lopez slipped Shinya Kadono in behind the Galaxy backline and Kadono's low shot found the back of the net.

LA - Dejan Joveljić (Penalty Kick), 45th minute: After being fouled inside the penalty area, Dejan Joveljić stepped up to the spot and struck a low shot into the bottom right corner of the net.

LA - Owen Lambe (Efraín Álvarez), 80th minute: Working down the right flank, Efraín Álvarez crossed the ball down the left side of the penalty area to Owen Lambe, who calmly slotted his low shot past Strikers goalkeeper Jean Antoine.

LA - Dejan Joveljić (Penalty Kick), 83rd minute: After Kévin Cabral earned a foul inside the 18-yard box, Joveljić stepped up to the penalty area and drilled a low shot to the bottom left corner of the goal.

CAL - Kevin Garcia-Lopez (Felipe Liborio), 87th minute: Felipe Liborio delivered a cross into the box that Kevin Garcia-Lopez chested down and converted from close range.

Postgame Notes

With the win over California United Strikers FC, the LA Galaxy advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

The Galaxy improved to 8-3-1 in 12 matches played across all competitions in 2022.

In eight matches played across all competitions dating back to April 3, LA holds a record of 6-1-1, outscoring its opponents 11-5 during that span.

In seven matches played across all competitions on the road during the 2022 campaign, LA holds a 4-2-1 record.

It marks the second time this season where the Galaxy have scored three goals in a match.

LA allowed multiple goals for just the second time in 12 matches played across all competitions this season.

Nine LA Galaxy players with ties to the LA Galaxy Academy and LA Galaxy II appeared in the win over California United Strikers FC.

In two matches contested in the month of May, the Galaxy hold a 2-0-0 record.

Dejan Joveljić tallied his second career brace as a member of the Galaxy in the win over Cal United.

Joveljić converted his first two career penalty attempts for LA in the victory against the Strikers.

In his LA Galaxy debut, Owen Lambe started and tallied a goal in 90 minutes of action.

Sacha Kljestan registered a game-high six chances created against Cal United.

Jalen Neal made his LA Galaxy debut, logging four minutes off the bench.

Cameron Dunbar made his 2022 debut with the Galaxy, playing four minutes as a second-half substitute.

Amongst players that attempted at least 18 passes in the match between LA and Cal United, Jonathan Pérez recorded a game-high 95.8% pass accuracy.

Jonathan Klinsmann improved to 2-0-0 in two appearances this year.

Next Game

Next up, the Galaxy return home to play host to FC Dallas at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday, May 14. The May 14 match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast locally on Spectrum SportsNet and streamed live on LAGalaxy.com.

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