Real Salt Lake secured a 2-1 victory over LA Galaxy during a Major League Soccer match on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at America First Field. The win comes as both teams navigate the final stages of the season, with LA Galaxy currently sitting two points above Real Salt Lake in the MLS table.
The match saw several key scoring moments throughout the contest. Sergi Solans opened the scoring for Real Salt Lake in the 10th minute following an assist by Noel Çalışkan. Zach Booth extended the lead for Salt Lake in the 13th minute. LA Galaxy's scoring came in the 40th minute via an own goal by Luc De Fougerolles, bringing the halftime score to 2-1.
Real Salt Lake utilized a 5-4-1 formation with Rafael Cabral in goal and a midfield featuring Noel Çalışkan and Stijn Spierings. LA Galaxy lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under coach Greg Vanney, with James Marcinkowski in goal. Substitutions were made for both sides, including DeAndre Yedlin and Justen Glad entering for Salt Lake, and Erik Thommy and Robert Taylor entering for LA Galaxy.
Heading into the match, the head-to-head history between the two clubs showed LA Galaxy with 21 wins, Real Salt Lake with 15 wins, and 9 draws. Real Salt Lake has scored in seven consecutive MLS matches. Meanwhile, LA Galaxy entered the match on a four-match unbeaten streak in MLS, having scored 10 goals during that period.
Real Salt Lake's lineup for the match included Sergi Solans, Morgan Guilavogui, and Zach Booth, while LA Galaxy featured players such as Hirving Lozano, João Klauss, and Joseph Paintsil. The match was officiated by referee Joe Dickerson.
