MLS Record Crowd of 82,110 at the Rose Bowl Sees Riqui Puig Lead Galaxy to 2–1 Win Over LAFC

MLS Record Crowd of 82,110 at the Rose Bowl Sees Riqui Puig Lead Galaxy to 2–1 Win Over LAFC
LAFC forward Carlos Vela (10) dribbles past LA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig (6) in the latest 'El Clasico' match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on July 4, 2023. Courtesy of LAFC via The Epoch Times
The Associated Press
Updated:

PASADENA, Calif.—If Riqui Puig is the LA Galaxy’s best hope to help turn around a dismal season, he certainly put on a great display in their biggest game of the year.

The Spanish midfielder had a goal and an assist as the Galaxy defeated Los Angeles Football Club 2–1 on Tuesday night, July 4, before an MLS record crowd of 82,110 at the Rose Bowl.