LA Galaxy Strike Early, Hold Off New York Red Bulls 2–1 to Win Their Record 6th MLS Cup Championship

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Joseph Paintsil celebrates after scoring during the first half of the MLS Cup championship soccer match against the New York Red Bulls, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Carson, Calif. Etienne Laurent/AP Photo

CARSON, Calif.—Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2–1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

After striking twice in the first 13 minutes of the final with goals from their star forwards, the Galaxy nursed their lead through a scoreless second half to raise their league’s biggest trophy for the first time since 2014.