MLS LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy Earn 3-0 Shutout Win Over Chicago Fire FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday Nigh

August 27, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
LA Galaxy News Release


LOS ANGELES - Playing their first game in the span of 28 days, the LA Galaxy earned a 3-0 shutout win over Chicago Fire FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday night. Tyler Boyd, Riqui Puig and Billy Sharp each recorded goals, while Jonathan Bond made four saves in the win over Chicago.

Galaxy Run Of Form

With the win over Chicago, the Galaxy improved to 4-1-4 (18 GF, 13 GA) in their last nine regular season matches played dating back to May 31. Additionally, LA extended its unbeaten run at home to four matches (3-0-1; 10 GF, 4 GA) dating back to June 21.

LA Galaxy Against Chicago Fire FC

Saturday's match marked the 55th all-time meeting across all competitions between the Galaxy and Chicago Fire FC, with LA leading the series 26-20-9. Against Chicago, the Galaxy hold a 23-15-8 record in league play, a 1-3-0 record in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and a 2-2-1 record in the MLS Cup Playoffs. In 23 all-time regular-season matches played at home against the Fire, the Galaxy hold a record of 13-6-4. Notably, in 13 regular-season matches played against Chicago dating back to Sept. 4, 2010, LA holds an unbeaten record 8-0-5.

Debuts For The LA Galaxy

Four players made their LA Galaxy debut in the match against Chicago. Maya Yoshida and Edwin Cerrillo both started and played 90 minutes in the win over the Fire. Billy Sharp tallied a goal in his debut off the bench and Michael Barrios logged nine minutes off the bench in the victory against Chicago.

Goal-Scoring Plays

LA - Tyer Boyd, 29th minute: Douglas Costa's in-swinging free-kick delivery into the box was headed down by Maya Yoshida to Tyler Boyd, whose half-volleyed shot found the back of the net from close range.

LA - Riqui Puig (Douglas Costa), 72nd minute: Douglas Costa pass into the right side of the penalty found Riqui Puig, who fired his right footed shot past Chris Brady.

LA - Billy Sharp (Penalty Kick), 90th minute: After Daniel Aguirre was fouled inside the penalty area, Billy Sharp's penalty kick was fired into the bottom left hand corner of the goal.

Postgame Notes

With the win over Chicago, the Galaxy improved to 4-1-4 (18 GF, 13 GA) in their last nine regular season matches played dating back to May 31.

LA extended its unbeaten run at home to four matches (3-0-1; 10 GF, 4 GA) dating back to June 21.

Saturday's match marked the 55th all-time meeting across all competitions between the Galaxy and Chicago Fire FC, with LA leading the series 26-20-9.

Against Chicago, the Galaxy hold a 23-15-8 record in league play, a 1-3-0 record in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and a 2-2-1 record in the MLS Cup Playoffs.

In 23 all-time regular-season matches played at home against the Fire, the Galaxy hold a record of 13-6-4.

Notably, in 13 regular-season matches played against Chicago dating back to Sept. 4, 2010, LA holds an unbeaten record 8-0-5.

When scoring first across all competitions this season, the LA Galaxy improved to 7-3-1 overall and 6-2-0 at home.

In his LA Galaxy debut, Maya Yoshida recorded a game-high six clearances and completed 65 of 65 passes (100%) in 90 minutes played in the win over Chicago.

Riqui Puig tallied a goal, created three chances and completed an MLS season-high 110 passes in the win over the Fire.

Douglas Costa has recorded seven assists in his last eight league appearances dating back to June 11.

Tyler Boyd notched his sixth goal across all competitions in the win against the Fire.

In his LA Galaxy debut, Edwin Cerrillo completed 98 of 100 passes (98%), won six possessions and recorded two interceptions in 90 minutes of action.

Jonathan Bond made four saves and posted his third shutout in league play this season for the Galaxy.

Raheem Edwards made his 50th career regular-season appearance for the LA Galaxy in the match against Chicago.

Mark Delgado tied Greg Vanney for 87th all-time in MLS history in regular season matches played (270) with his appearance in the match against the Fire.

Next Game

Next up, the LA Galaxy travel to face the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The match on Aug. 30 kicks off at 7:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcasted live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

2023 MLS Regular Season

LA Galaxy (6-10-7, 25pts) vs. Chicago Fire FC (8-9-8, 32 pts)

Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 - Dignity Health Sports Park (Los Angeles)

Goals by Half 1 2 F

LA Galaxy 1 2 3

Chicago Fire FC 0 0 0

Scoring Summary:

LA: Boyd, 29

LA: Puig (Costa), 72

LA: Sharp (penalty kick), 90

Misconduct Summary:

CHI: Giménez (caution), 2

CHI: Giménez (second caution, ejection), 27

CHI: Dean (caution), 89

Lineups:

LA: GK Jonathan Bond, D Calegari, D Eriq Zavaleta (Tony Alfaro, 70), D Maya Yoshida, D Raheem Edwards; M Edwin Cerrillo, M Uri Rosell (Mark Delgado, 81), M Tyler Boyd (Daniel Aguirre, 86), M Riqui Puig ©, M Douglas Costa (Michael Barrios, 81); F Dejan Joveljić (Billy Sharp, 70)

Substitutes Not Used: GK Novak Mićović, D Julián Aude, D Kelvin Leerdam; M Diego Fagundez

TOTAL SHOTS: 19 (Riqui Puig, 5); SHOTS ON GOAL: 9 (Riqui Puig, Douglas Costa, 2); FOULS: 11 (Tyler Boyd, 3); OFFSIDES: 0; CORNER KICKS: 10; SAVES: 4

CHI: GK Chris Brady; D Carlos Teran, D Rafael Czichos ©, D Miguel Navarro, D Jonathan Dean; M Xherdan Shaqiri (Maren Haile-Selassie, 77), M Brian Gutierrez (Jairo Torres, 77), M Fabian Herbers (Ousmane Doumbia, 45), M Gaston Gimenez, M Federico Navarro (Daniel Aceves, 84); F Kei Kamara (Geogios Koutsias, 78)

Substitutes Not Used: GK Spencer Richey, GK Jeffrey Gal, D Wyatt Omsberg, D Arnaud Souquet

TOTAL SHOTS: 12 (Three players tied, 2); SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (Four players tied, 1); FOULS: 6 (Gaston Gimenez, 2); OFFSIDES: 0; CORNER KICKS: 6; SAVES: 6

Referee: Ismail Elfath

Assistant Referees: Corey Parker, Kyle Atkins

Fourth Official: Alexis Da Silva

VAR: Edvin Jurisevic

Weather: Partly Cloudy, 76 degrees

Attendance: 19,762

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