Galaxy and Dynamo play 1-1 draw before World Cup break
PUBLISHED May 24, 2026, 1:34 AM ET
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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.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- MLS season progressed with both clubs competing for regular-season points.
- Saturday match in Carson ended 1-1 after Paintsil (30') and Santos (41') scored.
- Video review overturned an offside call, validating Paintsil's goal.
- Galaxy registered at least one point in seven of their last eight games.
- MLS paused for the FIFA World Cup; league scheduled to resume July 16.
News Intelligence
- 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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The Houston Dynamo gained a valuable away point and momentum, while Joseph Paintsil increased his season goal tally and the LA Galaxy preserved a run of matches earning at least one point before the World Cup break.
The LA Galaxy dropped two potential home points after surrendering a 1-0 lead, leaving the team still fighting to improve its Western Conference position heading into the league hiatus.
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