LOS ANGELES (September 18, 2026) – The LA Galaxy head to the Twin Cities to take on Minnesota United FC on Saturday, September 19 at Allianz Field (5:30 p.m. PT, Apple TV). With both sides fighting for a playoff berth, the Galaxy look to strategically advance their position in a tightly contested Western Conference race.
LA Galaxy vs Minnesota United FCÂ
The Galaxy hold an 8-4-6 advantage in 18 all-time matches against Minnesota United FC, including a 5-2-2 record on the road. LA went unbeaten in two meetings with Minnesota during the 2025 season, playing to a 2-2 draw at Allianz Field in March before securing a 2-1 victory at Dignity Health Sports Park in October behind goals from Matheus Nascimento and Joseph Paintsil. In the clubs' most recent matchup, Marco Reus scored for the Galaxy in a 2-1 loss in Los Angeles on April 5. With both clubs positioned just outside the playoff line, Saturday's meeting carries added importance in a tightly contested Western Conference race.
LA Galaxy Recent Results
The Galaxy have picked up four points from their first three matches in September, earning a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution at Dignity Health Sports Park, battling to a 1-1 draw against the Seattle Sounders and falling on the road to Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps FC. With the regular season entering its final weeks, LA remains firmly in the postseason hunt and continues to climb a tightly packed Western Conference table while building chemistry across an evolving roster.
That process took another step forward against Seattle as Brazilian duo Lucas Calegari and João Klauss both returned to action. Calegari, the club's 2023 Defender of the Year, played the full 90 minutes in his first appearance for the Galaxy since his loan spell in 2023 after completing his visa process. Klauss entered as a second-half substitute, marking his return from the foot injury that had sidelined him since April. Before the setback, the Designated Player recorded five goals in eight MLS appearances, including four goals in his first three matches for the club, highlighted by a two-minute brace against Charlotte FC. Along with the club's summer additions, the return of Calegari and Klauss adds further depth, quality and competition across the roster as the Galaxy look to build momentum for the stretch run.
