LA Galaxy "Fail To Meet the Moment", Fall 2-1 at RSL and Miss Playoffs
Sandy, Utah -- The mission was straightforward. Win and you’re in.Unfortunately for the LA Galaxy, a Decision Day collapse ends their season and eliminates them from the MLS Cup playoffs for the second straight year after ending in 11th place in the Western Conference table.
The LA Galaxy suffered a 2-1 defeat to Real Salt Lake on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, that eliminated them from the MLS Cup playoffs for the second consecutive year. The Galaxy had previously beaten Austin FC 4-1 last week, securing the seventh seed in the Western Conference. However, they failed to meet the moment in their must-win match against RSL, conceding two goals in the first 13 minutes of the game.
LA Galaxy Head Coach Greg Vanney cited a lack of intensity from his players as the main reason for the team's downfall. The visitors needed all three points to secure the seventh seed, but RSL capitalized on the Galaxy's weak defense, scoring twice in the first half. Despite Hirving "Chucky" Lozano's goal for the Galaxy in the 40th minute, which gave them a 2-1 lead, the team could not recover from their early deficit and ultimately lost the game.
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