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Galaxy and San Diego FC draw 2–2 after four-goal first half
João Klauss and Erik Thommy scored for the Galaxy, while Anders Dreyer and Gabriel Pirani answered for San Diego FC in a 2–2 Southern California matchup.
All four goals came before halftime Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park. The Galaxy went ahead twice, and San Diego FC responded each time before the clubs played a scoreless second half.
Klauss opened the scoring in the fourth minute from a Sergi Roberto assist. Dreyer equalized from the penalty spot in the 10th minute after Cédric Bakambu was fouled by Galaxy goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski.
Thommy restored the Galaxy lead in the 17th minute, finishing a play set up by Harbor Miller and Marco Reus. Pirani made it 2–2 in the 39th minute after a deflection left the ball in front of goal.
Final: LA Galaxy 2, San Diego FC 2
Galaxy scorers: João Klauss, Erik Thommy
San Diego scorers: Anders Dreyer, Gabriel Pirani
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
Points shared in regional matchup
Marcinkowski made five saves for the Galaxy. Pablo Sisniega stopped seven shots for San Diego FC, which held more possession and finished with a 15–12 edge in total shots.
What comes next
The Galaxy moved to 10-11-10 with 40 points and next visit LAFC on October 26. San Diego FC moved to 8-12-10 with 34 points and hosts Seattle on Saturday.
Official match report: LA Galaxy — October 17, 2026 →
Original reporting: Associated Press via CBS Los Angeles — October 17, 2026 →