LAFC and LA Galaxy finished 2–2 on 2026-10-26 in the MLS, according to the ESPN match record.
Paintsil’s double put Galaxy two ahead, but LAFC started their response only two minutes after the second goal. Walta equalised nine minutes after Bouanga had reduced the deficit. The two-goal cushion disappeared quickly, and neither side added the third goal that would have turned the draw into victory.
How the score developed
The event log records: Joseph Paintsil at 34' for LA Galaxy; Joseph Paintsil at 51' for LA Galaxy; Denis Bouanga at 53' for LAFC. Goal timings and event data.
The event log records: Leo Walta at 62' for LAFC. Goal timings and event data.
The numbers behind the score
The match statistics list possession at 57.4% for LAFC and 42.6% for LA Galaxy. The home side attempted 21 shots, with 5 on target; the visitors attempted 10, with 4 on target.
Recent context in the competition
LAFC drew with New York City FC 1–1 on 2026-10-18, according to the previous match record.
LA Galaxy drew with San Diego FC 2–2 on 2026-10-18, according to the previous match record.
Result and event source: ESPN, match dated 2026-10-26; data checked on 26 October 2026. The cover is an original Hala Kora editorial illustration, not a photograph of the match.