LA Galaxy 0-0 FC Dallas — LA Galaxy and FC Dallas could not find a breakthrough on Saturday night, playing out a hard-fought scoreless MLS draw at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.
There were no goal scorers in the match, but not for a lack of attacking intent. Both sides attempted 18 shots, while the Galaxy carried a narrow edge in possession at 53.8 percent and tested the Dallas goal with nine efforts on target. FC Dallas, meanwhile, registered four shots on target and stayed disciplined defensively to secure a valuable point on the road.
The Galaxy had the greater share of the ball and created 15 shot-assist situations, but Dallas repeatedly held firm when the home side looked to turn pressure into a decisive final touch. Dallas also earned six corners, matching LA’s total, in an evenly balanced contest that offered chances at both ends without the finishing required to separate the teams.
The opening half was increasingly physical. FC Dallas midfielder Patrickson Delgado was booked in the 4th minute, before Christian Cappis saw yellow in the 31st minute and Kaick followed in the 35th. The Galaxy’s Jakob Glesnes was cautioned in the 53rd minute, Nolan Norris went into the book in the 63rd, and John Nelson received a late yellow card in the 86th minute.
Neither manager could unlock the opposing back line through five minutes of stoppage time, and the final whistle confirmed a legitimate share of the points. The Galaxy move on from a fifth straight match without a win in their recent form, while FC Dallas extend their unbeaten run after arriving in Carson on the back of consecutive victories.
Key statistics: LA Galaxy 18 shots, 9 on target, 53.8% possession, 6 corners; FC Dallas 18 shots, 4 on target, 46.2% possession, 6 corners.
