Galaxy Look to Maintain Consistency Against Winless Sporting KC

Los Angeles Galaxy aim to build on CONCACAF Champions Cup success as they host struggling Sporting Kansas City in MLS action.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:10pm

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The Los Angeles Galaxy, coming off a 3-0 victory in CONCACAF Champions Cup play, will look to maintain their consistency in MLS when they host the winless Sporting Kansas City on Saturday. The Galaxy have been inconsistent in league play so far, with a 1-1-1 record, but their attack led by Gabriel Pec and new striker Joao Klauss has shown promise. Sporting KC, meanwhile, sits at the bottom of the Western Conference with just one point and has struggled to find the net, scoring only two goals so far this season.

Why it matters

This matchup pits two teams heading in opposite directions early in the MLS season. The Galaxy are trying to find consistency after a big loss to Colorado, while Sporting KC is desperate for a result to kickstart their campaign and climb out of the Western Conference cellar.

The details

The Galaxy are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Colorado Rapids last weekend, which was a setback for their revamped defense. However, they bounced back with a 3-0 win over Jamaica's Mt. Pleasant in CONCACAF Champions Cup play, with Gabriel Pec scoring all three goals. The partnership between Pec and new striker Joao Klauss has shown promise, with Klauss scoring four goals in three MLS games. Sporting KC, on the other hand, has just one point from three games and has scored only two goals so far this season. They are tied for last place in the Western Conference and have allowed six goals, the second-most in the conference.

  • The Galaxy and Sporting KC will meet on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • The Galaxy are 1-1-1 in MLS play so far this season.

The players

Gabriel Pec

A Galaxy midfielder who scored all three goals in the team's 3-0 CONCACAF Champions Cup win over Mt. Pleasant.

Joao Klauss

The Galaxy's new striker, who has scored four goals in three MLS games so far this season.

Lasse Johnsen

A midfielder recently acquired by Sporting KC from Sweden's Malmo FF, who is expected to make his debut for the team.

Raphael Wicky

The head coach of Sporting KC.

Greg Vanney

The head coach of the Los Angeles Galaxy.

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What they’re saying

“Gabe is continuing to grow and find ways to slip in and play off of a striker. We haven't always had the striker that you could play off (the) way that Joao does it and I think it gives us something a little different and gives Gabe a different piece to work with.”

— Greg Vanney, Galaxy head coach

“I don't think we need to change. Lasse is a player that can help us get better in what we want to do. He's a very calm player and technically very gifted. We may have to move around a few positions but that was the plan from the beginning.”

— Raphael Wicky, Sporting KC head coach

What’s next

The Galaxy will look to build on their CONCACAF Champions Cup success and find more consistency in MLS play, while Sporting KC will hope that the addition of Lasse Johnsen and a change in tactics can help them earn their first win of the season.

The takeaway

This matchup features two teams heading in opposite directions early in the MLS season. The Galaxy are trying to find their footing after an inconsistent start, while Sporting KC is desperate for a result to climb out of the Western Conference basement. The outcome could have significant implications for both teams' playoff aspirations as the season progresses.