Los Angeles Galaxy v Vancouver Whitecaps: Vanney lauds 'difference-maker' Reus The Los Angeles Galaxy will be hoping to snap the Vancouver Whitecaps' winning streak when they face off at Dignity Health Sports Park. Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney praised Marco Reus ahead of their clash with the Vancouver Whitecaps, highlighting the German's impact on the team. Reus scored both goals in the Galaxy's 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake, lifting the team to 10th in the Western Conference. The 36-year-old has contributed to seven goals in 10 MLS games this season, with four goals and three assists, following 12 direct goal involvements in 21 league appearances in 2025. Vanney emphasized Reus's unique role as a creative force in midfield, contrasting him with the team's other players who are described as hardworking facilitators. "Marco is our quality when it comes to setting up final actions in our midfield," Vanney said. "He brings something that nobody else on the field brings for us, and we need that." The coach stressed the importance of creating opportunities for Reus to showcase his skills, ensuring the team avoids a grinding approach that doesn't suit him. The Vancouver Whitecaps are in strong form, having secured four consecutive wins to move into second place in the Western Conference. However, all their victories have come at home, and this match marks their first away game since March 7, with only two away games in the season. Los Angeles Galaxy striker Joseph Paintsil has a history of success against Vancouver, scoring four regular-season goals in three matches, a record surpassed only by Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane.#los_angeles_galaxy #vancouver_whitecaps #greg_vanney #marco_reus #brian_white
Los Angeles Galaxy Honors Cobi Jones with Monumental Statue at Dignity Health Sports Park On Sunday, the Los Angeles Galaxy celebrated the legacy of one of its most iconic players with the unveiling of a 9-foot-tall bronze statue of Cobi Jones outside Dignity Health Sports Park. The ceremony took place ahead of the team’s matchup against Real Salt Lake, with Jones joining fans, former teammates, and artists Oscar Leon and Omri Amrany to mark the occasion. The statue joins two others dedicated to Landon Donovan and David Beckham, symbolizing the team’s golden era. Jones, a former Galaxy midfielder who played for the club from 1996 to 2007, made 334 appearances and scored 70 goals during his tenure. His contributions were pivotal in guiding the team to two MLS Cup championships in 2002 and 2005. Speaking at the event, Jones reflected on his career and the significance of Los Angeles in the growth of soccer in the United States. “We showed the world that Los Angeles—and the LA Galaxy—is a soccer hotbed. This is the place where soccer can grow and thrive within the United States, and in my humble opinion, the LA Galaxy is the pinnacle of MLS,” he said. Born in Detroit but raised in Los Angeles, Jones graduated from Westlake High School before attending UCLA, where he played for the men’s soccer team. His international career included stints with the U.S. national team, participating in the 1994, 1998, and 2002 FIFA World Cups. He was named U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year in 1998 and earned a five-time MLS All-Star designation. In 2002, he helped the U.S. secure a CONCACAF Gold Cup title, further cementing his status as a national icon. After retiring in 2007, Jones remained connected to the Galaxy, coaching the team for two seasons before transitioning to other ventures.#major_league_soccer #dignity_health_sports_park #los_angeles_galaxy #angel_city_fc #cobi_jones
Mount Pleasant lament US visa woes ahead of LA Galaxy clash Mount Pleasant FC faces significant challenges as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Galaxy in the Concacaf Champions League first-leg quarter-final. Up to 10 first-team players have been denied US visas, preventing them from traveling to California for the match on March 11. The return leg is set for March 19 at the National Stadium in Jamaica. Paul Christie, the club’s sporting director, expressed frustration over the visa issues, stating that the team has not been granted “fair play” and has been denied the chance to field their “best starting 11.” Christie emphasized that the club has sought assistance from Concacaf, the continental football governing body, but the situation remains unresolved. “We don’t want to just show up for the game; we want to be able to compete,” he said, adding that the issue affects not only Mount Pleasant but also the broader representation of Jamaica in international football. The team’s head coach, Theodore Whitmore, and the coaching staff will have to rely on younger players, including several academy prospects. Some of these players had recently represented Jamaica in the Concacaf Under-20 qualifying tournament in Curacao. Christie highlighted that the visa delays have “significantly and severely handicapped” their chances of performing at their best. Mount Pleasant’s squad includes several Haitian players, a group that faces travel restrictions under the policies of the Trump administration. Christie noted that the affected players have struggled to secure even interview dates at the US Embassy, further complicating their preparations. He described the visa issues as a major hurdle that has slowed progress on a project the club has been working on for three to four years.#mount_pleasant_fc #los_angeles_galaxy #concacaf_champions_league #paul_christie #theodore_whitmore
