LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Goalkeeper Novak Micovic #1 of LA Galaxy reacts during the second half against New York City FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Referee Victor Rivas points to spot for a penalty kick after on field review of a foul by Carlos Garcés #25 of LA Galaxy against Nicolás Fernández #7 of New York City FC during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Referee Victor Rivas prepares to flash the red card against Carlos Garcés #25 of LA Galaxy after a foul against Nicolás Fernández #7 of New York City FC with Marco Reus #18 looking on during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: João Klauss #99 LA Galaxy celebrates after a scoring a goal against New York City FC during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Head coach Greg Vanney of LA Galaxy yells instructions during the second half against New York City FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: João Klauss #99 LA Galaxy is congratulated by Marco Reus #18 after a scoring a goal against New York City FC during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Nicolás Fernández #7 of New York City FC scores a goal on a penalty kick against goalkeeper Novak Micovic #1 of LA Galaxy during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Referee Victor Rivas holds the action for an on field review for a penalty call against Carlos Garcés #25 of LA Galaxy during the first half against New York City FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Nicolás Fernández #7 of New York City FC covers his face with his jersey after missing a goal against LA Galaxy during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Nicolás Fernández #7 of New York City FC celebrates with Tayvon Gray #24 after scoring on a penalty kick against goalkeeper Novak Micovic #1 of LA Galaxy during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Nicolás Fernández #7 of New York City FC celebrates with Tayvon Gray #24 after scoring on a penalty kick against goalkeeper Novak Micovic #1 of LA Galaxy during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Nicolás Fernández #7 of New York City FC attempts to maneuver in between Julián Aude #3 of LA Galaxy and Justin Haak #15 during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Aiden O'Neill #21 of New York City FC and Lucas Sanabria #8 of LA Galaxy battle for control during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Nicolás Fernández #7 of New York City FC celebrates with Tayvon Gray #24 after scoring on a penalty kick against goalkeeper Novak Micovic #1 of LA Galaxy during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: João Klauss #99 LA Galaxy celebrates after a scoring a goal against New York City FC during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: João Klauss #99 LA Galaxy attempts an over the head kick against New York City FC during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: João Klauss #99 LA Galaxy celebrates after a scoring a goal against New York City FC during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Hannes Wolf #17 of New York City FC controls the ball against Joseph Paintsil #28 of LA Galaxy during the second half against New York City FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Novak Micovic #1 of LA Galaxy kicks the ball during the second half against New York City FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Jakob Glesnes #5 of LA Galaxy clears the ball against Raul Gustavo #34 of New York City FC during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Referee Victor Rivas looks on the monitor for an on field review on a penalty call against Carlos Garcés #25 of LA Galaxy during the first half against New York City FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: João Klauss #99 LA Galaxy is congratulated by Marco Reus #18 after scoring a goal against New York City FC during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Aiden O'Neill #21 of New York City FC and Lucas Sanabria #8 of LA Galaxy battle for control during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LA Galaxy v New York City FC CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Justin Haak #15 of LA Galaxy is pressured by Kevin O'Toole #22 of New York City FC during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
