Landon Donovan Playoff Winner vs Columbus Crew 2009
The most successful team in MLS history.
The LA Galaxy are an American professional soccer club based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference.
Quick Facts
- Opponent
- Columbus Crew
Lore & Background
In 2009, the Galaxy finished top of the Western Conference and qualified for the MLS Cup. They reached the final by beating Chivas USA 3–2 on aggregate in the quarter-final, and Houston Dynamo 2–0 after extra time in the semi-final. In the final they drew 1–1 with Real Salt Lake at Qwest Field in Seattle, but lost 5–4 on penalties.
Reader's Guide
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 2024, the Galaxy won a record-extending sixth MLS Cup.
Did You Know?
- Landon Donovan is the all-time leading scorer for the club.
- The Galaxy were founded in 1994 and began play in 1996 as one of MLS's ten charter members.
- The club's name 'Galaxy' was derived from Los Angeles being home to the 'stars' of Hollywood.
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