Pec’s first MLS goal leads Galaxy over Sounders 1-0
Mar 30, 2024, 10:35 PM
Javier Hernandez of LA Galaxy celebrates with teammate Samuel Grandsir. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
(Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Gabriel Pec scored his first MLS goal in the opening minutes and John McCarthy had his first shutout of the season to help the LA Galaxy beat the Seattle Sounders 1-0 Saturday night in rain-soaked conditions.
LA Galaxy 1, Seattle Sounders 0: Box score
LA (3-0-3) leads the Western Conference and is tied with Cincinnati atop the MLS with 12 points.
Pec blasted a one-touch shot that ricocheted off the hands of goalkeeper Stefan Frei and into the net in the fourth minute and the Galaxy led the rest of the way.
Gabriel Pec scores his first MLS goal to give the @LAGalaxy the early lead!
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— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 31, 2024
Seattle (0-3-2) had 52% possession and outshot LA 17-9. The Sounders were shutout for the second time, and have scored just four goals, this season.
McCarthy finished with three saves, including the stop of a header by Danny Musovski in the 65th minute, and Frei had two.
Seattle Sounders this season
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• Cabral’s late goal nets 1-1 draw against Rapids
• Andrew Thomas’ 2 saves help Seattle tie Austin 0-0
• Lloris wins MLS debut as LAFC beat Seattle Sounders 2-1
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• Sounders among 3 MLS teams celebrating 50 years of pro soccer
