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LA Galaxy Earn 1-0 Shutout Win over Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on Saturday Night

August 14, 2021 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
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LOS ANGELES - Playing the first of three games in seven days, the LA Galaxy earned a 1-0 shutout win on the road over Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on Saturday night. Kévin Cabral scored a goal for a second consecutive match, while goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann tallied seven saves and a shoutout in his first appearance for the Galaxy during the 2021 campaign.

Galaxy Firsts

In his first start of the year, Klinsmann registered seven saves and a shutout in his 2021 debut for LA. Dejan Joveljić registered an assist in his LA Galaxy and MLS debut, starting and playing 57 minutes in the win over Minnesota. Niko Hämäläinen started and played 90 minutes in his debut for LA. Notably, under Head Coach Greg Vanney, 17 players have made their Galaxy debut during the 2021 campaign.

Galaxy Run of Form

In nine matches played on the road in 2021, the Galaxy are 4-4-1. Since earning a 2-2 draw at Real Salt Lake on July 21, the Galaxy are 3-1-2 in their last six matches played in league play. The Galaxy posted their second shutout in their last three games played dating back to a 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake on Aug. 4.

LA Galaxy Against Minnesota United FC

Saturday's match marked the seventh all-time MLS regular-season meeting between LA and Minnesota, with the Galaxy holding an unbeaten record against the Loons (5-0-2). In four all-time road contests against Minnesota United, LA holds a 3-0-1 record.

Goal-Scoring Plays

LA - Kévin Cabral (Dejan Joveljić), 43rd minute: Cabral picked up the ball at midfield and quickly played it to Joveljić. The Serbian international took a touch and picked out a pass into space behind the Minnesota backline to Cabral, whose off-balance shot from inside the penalty area found the back of the goal.

Postgame Notes

The LA Galaxy are 11-6-2 (35 pts) this season, sitting in first place in the Western Conference standings.

LA's 11 wins this season ranks as the second most in MLS in 2021.

The Galaxy (35 points) sit in second place in the Supporters Shield race, behind the New England Revolution (40 points).

Saturday's match marked the seventh all-time MLS regular-season meeting between LA and Minnesota, with the Galaxy holding an unbeaten record against the Loons (5-0-2).

In four all-time road contests against Minnesota United, LA holds a 3-0-1 record.

In nine matches played on the road in 2021, the Galaxy are 4-4-1.

The Galaxy are 6-2-0 in eight matches played in the Community Kit in 2021.

The Galaxy rank fourth in the league in goals scored (30) this season.

LA registered its fourth shutout of the 2021 campaign in the win over Minnesota.

Galaxy Head Coach Greg Vanney has a 3-1-0 record in four MLS regular-season games managed against Minnesota during his time as a manager in MLS (2014-Present).

Dating back to the beginning of the 2015 MLS regular season, Vanney ranks first amongst all MLS head coaches in wins (96). Sporting KC's Peter Vermes ranks second (89), while Philadelphia's Jim Curtain ranks third (84). Orlando's Oscar Pareja (81) ranks fourth, while Seattle's Brian Schmetzer rounds out the top five (76).

Seventeen different players have made their Galaxy debut this season under Head Coach Greg Vanney.

Jonathan Klinsmann tallied seven saves and a shutout in his first start of the 2021 campaign against Minnesota.

Dejan Joveljić registered an assist in his LA Galaxy debut, starting and playing 57 minutes.

Niko Hämäläinen started and played 90 minutes in his LA Galaxy debut in the win against the Minnesota.

Kévin Cabral tallied a goal in a second consecutive match in the win against Minnesota.

Sacha Kljestan made his 298th career MLS regular-season appearance in the win over the Loons.

Samuel Grandsir and Kljestan are the only two Galaxy players to play in every match this season (19).

Rayan Raveloson finished the match with a game-high five interceptions and 12 possessions gained.

Next Game

Next up, the Galaxy return home to play host to the Colorado Rapids at Dignity Health Sports Park on Tuesday, Aug. 17. The Aug. 17 match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. PT and features a regional television broadcast on Spectrum SportsNet.

LA Galaxy (11-6-2, 35pts) at Minnesota United FC (7-6-5, 26pts)

Aug. 14, 2021 - Allianz Field (Saint Paul, Minn.)

Goals by Half 1 2 F

LA Galaxy 1 0 1

Minnesota United FC 0 0 0

Scoring Summary:

LA: Cabral (Joveljić), 43

Misconduct Summary:

MIN: Gaspar (caution), 8

LA: Joveljić (caution), 25

LA: Cabral (caution), 64

LA: Vázquez (caution) 90

Lineups:

LA: GK Jonathan Klinsmann; D Julian Araujo, D Séga Coulibaly, D Derrick Williams, D Niko Hämäläinen; M Rayan Raveloson (Adam Saldaña, 80), M Sacha Kljestan © (Jonathan dos Santos, 57), M Samuel Grandsir (Nick DePuy, 85); M Efrain Alvarez (Cameron Dunbar, 80), M Kévin Cabral, F Dejan Joveljić (Víctor Vázquez, 57)

Substitutes Not Used: GK Jonathan Bond; D Danilo Acosta, D Oniel Fisher; F Augustine Williams

TOTAL SHOTS: 10 (Samuel Grandsir, 3); SHOTS ON GOAL: 1 (Cabral, 1); FOULS: 13 (Three players tied, 2) OFFSIDES: 2; CORNER KICKS: 4; SAVES: 7

MIN: GK Tyler Miller; D Bakaye Dibassy, D Brent Kallman, D Romain Metanire, D Chase Gaspar; M Jan Gregus (Justin McMaster, 69), M Emanuel Reynoso, M Ethan Finlay, M Wil Trapp ©, M Hassani Dotson; F Adrien Hunou (Juan Agudelo, 67)

Substitutes Not Used: GK Dayne St. Clair; D Michael Boxall, D Jukka Raitala; M Osvaldo Alonso, M DJ Taylor, M Patrick Weah

TOTAL SHOTS: 21 (Hassani Dotson, Emmanuel Reynoso, 4); SHOTS ON GOAL: 6 (Bakaye Dibassy, 2); FOULS: 12 (Wil Trapp, 3) OFFSIDES: 2; CORNER KICKS: 10; SAVES: 0

Referee: Joe Dickerson

Assistant Referees: Adam Garner, Cory Richardson

Fourth Official: Fotis Bazakos

VAR: Guido Gonzalez Jr.

Weather: Clear, 84 degrees

Attendance: N/A

All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial

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