Laborda scores goal in 82nd minute for Whitecaps in 1-1 tie with Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Marco Reus, left, and Vancouver Whitecaps defender Mathias Laborda chase the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Carson, Calif. Credit: AP/Jae C. Hong
CARSON, Calif. — Mathias Laborda scored in the 82nd minute for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with the LA Galaxy.
The Whitecaps (8-1-1), who were only the second MLS team in the post-shootout era (since 2000) to win eight of their first nine games to begin a season, had their club regular-season record four-game win streak snapped.
Sebastian Berhalter played a free kick from the left side to the back post and Laborda headed home the finish from point-blank range to cap the scoring.
The Whitecaps had 58% possession and outshot LA 19-7, 5-2 on target.
Joseph Paintsil opened the scoring in the 46th minute. Lucas Sanabria, in the opening seconds of the second half, stole a misplayed ball from Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka and fed Paintsil for a finish from the right side of the area.
JT Marcinkowski had four saves for the Galaxy (3-4-4).
Takaoka finished with one save.
Los Angeles Galaxy goalkeeper James Marcinkowski (12) watches as defender Emiro Garces, center, and Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White fight for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Carson, Calif. Credit: AP/Jae C. Hong
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