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LA Galaxy Earn 1-1 Draw on the Road against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on Wednesday Night

May 19, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
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SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Playing their seventh road match during the 2022 MLS Regular Season, the LA Galaxy earned a 1-1 draw against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on Wednesday night. Sacha Kljestan recorded his first goal of the 2022 campaign, while goalkeeper Jonathan Bond made six saves in the draw at Minnesota.

LA Galaxy Record Against Minnesota

Wednesday's match marked the 10th MLS regular-season meeting between LA and Minnesota United FC, with the Galaxy leading the series 5-1-4. In seven matches played on the road across all competitions against Minnesota, LA holds a 4-1-2 record.

Galaxy Form

In 10 matches played across all competitions dating back to a 3-1 win over the Portland Timbers on April 3, LA holds a record of 6-2-2, outscoring its opponents 13-9 and posting four shutouts during that span. In four matches played across all competitions during the month of May, the Galaxy hold a 2-1-1 record.

LA on the Road

In seven regular-season games played on the road during the 2022 campaign, the LA Galaxy hold a 3-2-2 record. In eight road games played across all competitions during the 2022 campaign, LA holds a record of 4-2-2

Goal-Scoring Plays

LA - Sacha Kljestan (penalty kick), 83th minute: After Minnesota was whistled for a handball inside the penalty area, Sacha Kljestan drilled his penalty-kick attempt into the bottom left corner of the goal.

MIN - Robin Lod (DJ Taylor, Adrien Hunou), 87th minute: Dribbling towards the end line, DJ Taylor played a cutback pass just inside the top of the box to Robin Lod, who fired a low shot into the back of the net.

Postgame Notes

Wednesday's match marked the 10th MLS regular-season meeting between LA and Minnesota United FC, with the Galaxy leading the series 5-1-4.

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

In seven regular-season games played on the road during the 2022 campaign, the LA Galaxy hold a 3-2-2 record.

In eight road games played across all competitions during the 2022 campaign, LA holds a record of 4-2-2.

In 10 matches played across all competitions dating back to April 3, LA holds a record of 6-2-2, outscoring its opponents 13-9 during that span.

The Galaxy have stopped the opposition from scoring a first-half goal in nine of their 12 regular-season matches. No team has done this more in MLS in 2022.

With the result at Minnesota, LA claimed their second draw on the road this season.

Sacha Kljestan notched his first goal of the 2022 campaign.

Seven different players have scored in league play for the Galaxy this season.

Kljestan recorded his 15th career penalty-kick goal, which ranks tied for 14th all-time in MLS regular-season play.

Jonathan Bond registered a game-high six saves in the draw against Minnesota.

It marks the second time this season that Bond tallied at least six saves in a match.

Samuel Grandsir made his 46th consecutive appearance in league play dating back to April 18, 2021.

Nick DePuy made his 49th regular-season appearance for the Galaxy.

Raheem Edwards finished the match with a team-high 12 duels won.

Julián Araujo registered a team-high three chances created.

Víctor Vázquez made his first appearance for the Galaxy dating back to a 2-1 win over LAFC on April 9.

In seven MLS regular-season matches coached against Minnesota United FC, LA Galaxy Head Coach Greg Vanney holds a 3-2-2 record.

Dejan Joveljić made his 10th substitute appearance in league play this season.

Next Game

Next up, the LA Galaxy return home to play host to Houston Dynamo FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday, May 22. The May 22 match kicks off at 5:00 p.m. PT and will air locally on Spectrum SportsNet and streamed on LAGalaxy.com.

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