2005 U.S. Open Cup Final vs D.C. United

Lore & Background

The Galaxy have won a record six MLS Cups in ten Finals appearances, the Western Conference regular-season title eight times, four Supporters' Shields, two U.S. Open Cups, and one CONCACAF Champions' Cup title. In 2005, the franchise won the Open Cup again ending with a record of 13–13–6. The 2005 U.S. Open Cup Final was played on September 14, 2005. This was LA Galaxy's second U.S. Open Cup title, as they had previously won the Open Cup in 2001.

Reader's Guide

The Galaxy have fielded high-profile international players including Robbie Keane, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Marco Reus, Steven Gerrard, Luis Hernández, Javier Hernández, Sergi Roberto, and American Landon Donovan, who is the all-time leading scorer for the club. The team holds a rivalry with the San Jose Earthquakes in the California Clásico and used to play the SuperClasico against city rivals Chivas USA before that team folded in 2014. Following the league's dissolution of Chivas USA, a new expansion team, Los Angeles FC (LAFC), was formed in 2014 and began play in 2018; the new LA rivalry was dubbed 'El Tráfico'.

Did You Know?

• The Galaxy won their first MLS Cup in 2002 by defeating the New England Revolution 1–0.
• In 2007, the club signed English player David Beckham from Real Madrid, the most high-profile transaction with MLS to that point.
• In 2024, the Galaxy won a record-extending sixth MLS Cup and broke the record for most goals during a playoff campaign with 18 goals.