Galaxy and Dynamo play 1-1 draw before World Cup break
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Carson, Calif. — In the final MLS match before the FIFA World Cup break on Saturday, the LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo played to a 1-1 draw at Dignity Health Sports Park, with Joseph Paintsil scoring in the 30th minute after a video review overturned an offside call and Guilherme Santos equalizing in the 41st.
The result left the Galaxy at 5-5-5 (20 points) and extended their run to earn at least one point in seven of eight matches this season; Jonathan Bond finished with five saves for Houston while JT Marcinkowski saved three for Los Angeles, and MLS will pause play with regular-season action set to resume on July 16.
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Timeline
- 1. MLS season progressed with both clubs competing for regular-season points.
- 2. Saturday match in Carson ended 1-1 after Paintsil (30') and Santos (41') scored.
- 3. Video review overturned an offside call, validating Paintsil's goal.
- 4. Galaxy registered at least one point in seven of their last eight games.
- 5. MLS paused for the FIFA World Cup; league scheduled to resume July 16.
Why it matters
The Galaxy-Dynamo draw means the Galaxy's steady climb in the MLS continues. They've scored at least one point in seven of their last eight games. If you're a fan, it's a good time to show your support and cheer them on when the season resumes on July 16.
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