The LA Galaxy rallied past the Colorado Rapids 3–2 Saturday, Sept. 26, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. Justin Haak scored the winning goal in the 74th minute. Los Angeles erased a two-goal halftime deficit.
How the match unfolded
Donovan Phillip opened the scoring for Colorado in the fourth minute. Paxten Aaronson added the second goal in the 39th minute. The Rapids entered halftime ahead 2–0.
A Reggie Cannon own goal reduced the deficit in the 54th minute. João Klauss equalized in the 66th minute, and Haak headed in Robert Taylor’s delivery eight minutes later. The Galaxy protected the lead to secure the victory.
CSB Take
Los Angeles changed the match by converting three second-half opportunities. The response prevented a difficult opening half from determining the result. The Galaxy’s next challenge is producing that execution before a substantial deficit develops.
