Los Angeles Galaxy Settles for Draw Against Austin FC in Intense Match

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles Galaxy managed a resilient performance in a recent match, securing a 1-1 draw against Austin FC on February 6, 2025. This comes after the Galaxy experienced a challenging defeat against New York City FC where they lost 2-0, making the tie an important morale boost for the team.

Galaxy forward Gabriel Pec opened the scoring just eight minutes into the game, giving his team a 1-0 lead with a well-placed shot, assisted by Ruben Ramos Jr. The Brazilian striker skillfully evaded Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro, showcasing his agile footwork to find the back of the net.

Despite holding the lead for a significant portion of the match, the Galaxy’s dominance was thwarted late in the game by a goal from Austin FC’s Osman Bukari. In the 79th minute, Bukari capitalized on a rebound following a miss from teammate Owen Wolff, leveling the score at 1-1 with an assist from Antonio Gomez.

This match was particularly significant as the Galaxy played without key midfielder Riqui Puig, who is sidelined with an injury. Puig’s absence is felt significantly given his instrumental role in the team’s offense last season.

In recent developments, the Galaxy suffered an additional setback with a defeat to Sporting Kansas City, prompting a reevaluation of their roster. Midfielders Gaston Brugman and Marky Delgado have transferred out, with Brugman moving to Nashville SC and Delgado joining rival LAFC. The team is reportedly considering acquiring another striker to fill the void left by both Puig and recent departures.

The 30th season of Major League Soccer is set to kick off on Saturday, February 23, further intensifying the Galaxy’s need for a cohesive performance going forward. Both teams will face off again this weekend, with the Galaxy playing against Charlotte FC and Austin FC taking on St. Louis City SC.