The Los Angeles Galaxy claimed not one, however two vital victories this week to hopefully flip their 2023 MLS season round.

Greg Vanney’s squad not solely defeated rivals LAFC 2-1 on Tuesday but additionally claimed three factors in a 3-1 house overcome the Philadelphia Union. Tyler Boyd and Riqui Puig led the way in which with two objectives and one help apiece because the Galaxy earned their most vital outcomes of the league season to this point.

Boyd and Puig each scored in entrance of 80,000+ followers on the Rose Bowl on July 4 earlier than additionally celebrating objectives towards the defending Japanese Convention champions on Saturday night time.

Regardless of outcomes elsewhere, the Galaxy are solely three factors out of the ultimate playoff spot within the Western Convention. Vanney’s males shall be assured after extending their unbeaten run to 6 matches in league play.

Up subsequent is a visit to face the Vancouver Whitecaps on July 15 at BC Place.

DC United, Actual Salt Lake, and Austin FC additionally earned honorable point out honors for his or her Week 21 outcomes.

Here’s a nearer have a look at the remainder of Week 21’s Better of MLS:

Participant of the Week

Austin FC’s latest resurgence in MLS play continued Saturday following a 4-1 overcome Minnesota United at Allianz Area.

Sebastian Driussi regarded again to his outdated self after registering two objectives and one help within the lopsided street win.

After Diego Fagundez broke the impasse for Austin FC within the thirty fifth minute, Driussi prolonged the guests lead earlier than halftime from the penalty spot. The 27-year-old Argentine continued his spectacular night time by ending off Ethan Finlay’s help within the 51st minute earlier than organising Emiliano Rigoni in stoppage time for a dominant general efficiency.

In whole, Driussi created 5 offensive possibilities, registered two photographs on objective, and made 4 recoveries from his No. 10 place.

Leo Chu, Alan Pulido, and Karol Swiderski additionally registered braces of their very own, incomes Man of the Match honorable mentions.

Aim of the Week

Riqui Puig’s blistering strike at Dignity Well being Sports activities Park not solely wrapped up three factors for the LA Galaxy on Saturday night time, but additionally earned SBI Aim of the Week honors.

Puig’s highly effective right-footed strike within the 76th minute sealed a second-consecutive victory this week for Greg Vanney’s males. After receiving a cross on the prime of the Philadelphia Union field, Puig curled a shot into the top-right nook, leaving Joe Bendik to observe the Spaniard have fun together with his teammates.