Yet, things began to turn the corner this summer, and the Leagues Cup offered a chance to show their level when relatively healthy—albeit without Puig. In their last 11 matches, the Galaxy have a 5-2-4 record, and have scored 25 goals, 10 more than they have conceded.

Los Angeles Galaxy sealed a 2-1 win over CF Pachuca in the Leagues Cup 2025 quarter-final at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, on Thursday, 21 August 2025. The Galaxy broke the deadlock in the 27th minute when a sweeping corner from Marco Reus forced an own goal from Pachuca’s Alonso Aceves.

After almost two weeks since the last competition, the Leagues Cup returns on Wednesday, Aug. 20 with four quarterfinal matches happening in three cities around the United States.

The 2025 Leagues Cup is down to eight. Following a break from action to focus on league play, the tournament returns with the quarterfinals next in sight.

The Los Angeles Galaxy faced a trio of Mexican La Liga teams over the course of two weeks during Phase One of the 2025 Leagues Cup. The defending MLS Cup champions made quick work of two of those three opponents.

Get ready for a Leagues Cup clash as LA Galaxy faces Santos in group-stage play. Match preview, start time, and how to watch.

Eight months is a long time in soccer…just ask LA Galaxy supporters.On December 7, 2024, the Galaxy defeated the New York Red Bulls 2-1 via early goals from Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic to