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LA Galaxy beat New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday with early goals from Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic guiding it to a record-extending sixth MLS Cup and snapping a 10-year championship drought. The vaunted Red Bulls defence, which lost Andres Reyes just before the start of the game due to illness, initially had no answer to the Galaxy’s attacks …

Galaxy end their 10-year trophy drought with a record-extending sixth title, thanks to goals from Paintsil and Joveljic. LA Galaxy have beaten New York Red Bulls 2-1 to win a record-extending sixth MLS Cup and snap a 10-year championship drought in North American football’s premier competition. The vaunted Red Bulls defence, who lost Andres Reyes just before the start of …

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CARSON, Calif. — The LA Galaxy finished 26th in the 29-team Major League Soccer standings just one season ago, and their biggest supporters boycotted certain matches to protest a decade of poor performance. Joseph Paintsil and Joveljic scored in the first half, and the Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York …

Dejan Joveljic’s late goal clinches Galaxy win over Sounders, spot in MLS Cup final

What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? At least that’s what happened Saturday when Dejan Joveljic’s goal in the 86th minute gave the Galaxy a 1-0 victory in the MLS Western Conference final before a sellout crowd of 26,327 at Dignity Health Sports Park. Galaxy forward Dejan Joveljic celebrates his goal with his teammates during the MLS …

Los Angeles Galaxy dominated the Colorado Rapids in the opening game of their playoff series, securing a 5-0 victory. Dejan Joveljic and Riqui Puig both scored two goals each, with Puig assisting Joveljic's second goal. John Nelson and Miki Yamane also scored for the Galaxy, with Nelson scoring his first goal in his first playoff appearance. The Rapids were without …

Dejan Joveljic and Riqui Puig lead Galaxy to blowout win in playoff opener

Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig controls the ball in front of Colorado Rapids defender Andreas Maxsø during the first half of a 5-0 win in the opening round of the MLS Cup playoffs Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park. Because with Dejan Joveljic and Riqui Puig each scoring two goals and John Nelson adding his first MLS score, the Galaxy blew …

Dejan Joveljic scores twice as Galaxy rally to stun LAFC and clinch playoff berth

Dejan Joveljic has a goal and an assist as Galaxy defeat New York City FC

Dejan Joveljic, shown here in an earlier match, scored for the Galaxy in the victory Wednesday. Dejan Joveljic scored late in the first half, Diego Fagúndez scored early in the second with an assist from Joveljic, and the Galaxy blanked New York City FC 2-0 on Wednesday night at Dignity Health Park. Matt Freese saved three shots for New York …

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Dejan Joveljic ties an MLS record in Galaxy’s comeback win over Kansas City

Galaxy forward Dejan Joveljic, shown here celebrating a goal against Houston in October 2022, scored in a 3-2 win over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday. Dejan Joveljic scored a goal to tie an MLS record and Marky Delgado scored the winner in the 80th minute as the Galaxy rallied for three second-half goals to beat Sporting Kansas City 3-2 on …

Riqui Puig and Dejan Joveljic lift Galaxy to 2-2 draw at Nashville

Galaxy forward Dejan Joveljic dribbles between Nashville SC forward Sam Surridge, left, and defender Brent Kallman during their game Sunday in Nashville. Riqui Puig and Dejan Joveljic scored the final two goals in a wild second half and the Galaxy rallied for a 2-2 draw with Nashville SC on Sunday. Elliot Panicco saved six shots in his first start of …

Commentary: Dejan Joveljic is a chess national master. Will he be a game-changer for the Galaxy too?

Chess, Dejan Joveljic says, is all about thinking ahead, being patient and working the board to your advantage. “If you ask me if I am happy when I’m on the bench, of course I’m not.” Yet Joveljic remained patient, thinking two or three moves ahead as the Galaxy played out their gambit. “But this season, hopefully I’m going to be …

Dejan Joveljic is among the players returning to the Galaxy this season after 11 players left the team in the offseason. The team’s thin depth could be tested early since Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, the Galaxy’s leading scorer the last two seasons, has been hobbled by a tender hamstring during the preseason. “Every game and all points matter,” said Vanney, who …