Match Preview

Match Preview presented by DigAlert: LA Galaxy vs New York City FC | Feb. 22, 2025

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The LA Galaxy host New York City FC at Dignity Health Sports Park presented by Modelo on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. PT (Sunday Night Soccer on Apple TV). Stadium gates open at 2:30 p.m. PT. The club expects to have more than 24,000 fans for the MLS regular season match. 

LA Galaxy vs. NYCFC 

While New York holds a narrow 4‑3‑0 advantage in the all‑time series, the Galaxy enter the match having won the past two meetings, including a 2–0 victory on June 19, 2024. LA also owns a 3‑2‑0 home record against NYCFC, highlighted by a decisive 5–1 win in the inaugural matchup in 2015. 

Sunday’s contest features several notable reunions and storylines, including the return of former Galaxy standout Todd Dunivant, now Sporting Director for the visiting side. Galaxy midfielder Justin Haak, 24, is also set for his first MLS appearance with LA after making his season debut in the Concacaf Champions Cup on Thursday. Haak spent seven seasons with NYCFC, appearing in 111 matches (75 starts) across all competitions, recording one goal, four assists and his first career playoff goal after signing a Homegrown contract in 2019 following four years in the club’s academy system.