LA Galaxy secured their first win of the 2025 MLS season with a 2-0 shutout over Real Salt Lake at Dignity Health Sports Park, ending a long drought in front of 23,210 fans. Lucas Sanabria opened the scoring in the 17th minute with his first MLS goal, while Joseph Paintsil doubled the lead early in the second half, capitalizing on a decisive through ball.
Goalkeeper Novak Mićović was instrumental, making four saves to preserve the clean sheet. The Galaxy’s victory also marked head coach Greg Vanney’s 142nd regular season win, moving him into eighth place all-time among MLS coaches.
Despite matching the Galaxy in possession and total shots, Real Salt Lake struggled to convert opportunities and have now extended their winless streak to seven games as they head into the June international break The all-time series remains competitive, but LA continues its unbeaten home run against RSL, now nine league matches without a loss at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Both teams now face critical junctures in their seasons, with the Galaxy hoping this breakthrough sparks a turnaround and RSL searching for answers as key players depart for international duty.
