Galaxy look to bounce back from winless streak in key home match

The Galaxy return from the international break to host Minnesota United FC, aiming to snap a three-game winless run in MLS play.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:23pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

An abstract, energetic painting featuring vibrant brushstrokes of neon colors, capturing the raw movement and intensity of a professional soccer match.The Galaxy look to recapture their intensity and spark as they return from the international break to host a crucial home match against Minnesota United FC.Coachella Today

The LA Galaxy are set to return to action on Saturday, hosting Minnesota United FC at Dignity Health Sports Park. After a busy March schedule that included league play and CONCACAF Champions Cup matches, the Galaxy had a much-needed break to recharge and focus on improving areas that had seen a dip in intensity. Coach Greg Vanney acknowledged the team was a bit fatigued towards the end of the recent stretch, and he's hoping the break will help the squad regain their sharpness for a crucial home match against Minnesota.

Why it matters

The Galaxy currently find themselves in a three-game winless run in MLS, and this home match against Minnesota represents an important opportunity to get back on track and pick up valuable points in the standings. With a busy April schedule on the horizon, including more Champions Cup action, the Galaxy need to capitalize on home games like this to maintain their position in the Western Conference.

The details

The Galaxy's March schedule was jam-packed, with five games in 16 days across league play and the Champions Cup. Defender Justin Haak said the international break came at a good time, allowing the team to focus on areas they hadn't been able to work on due to the congested fixture list. Coach Greg Vanney acknowledged the team had lost a bit of their intensity towards the end of the recent stretch, and he's hoping the break will help the squad regain their sharpness. The Galaxy will be without injured players Joseph Paintsil and Jakob Glesnes, but Vanney expects Paintsil to return to full training next week.

  • The Galaxy's last MLS match was on March 25.
  • The international break took place over the past two weeks.
  • The Galaxy return to action on Saturday, April 5 against Minnesota United FC.

The players

Greg Vanney

The head coach of the LA Galaxy, who acknowledged the team's need to regain their intensity and sharpness after a busy March schedule.

Justin Haak

A defender for the LA Galaxy, who said the international break came at a good time to allow the team to focus on areas they hadn't been able to work on.

Joseph Paintsil

A Galaxy player who will miss the match against Minnesota due to a thigh injury, but is expected to return to full training next week.

Jakob Glesnes

A Galaxy player who is a couple of weeks behind Paintsil in his recovery from a calf injury, and is a few weeks away from returning to the team.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We had a small break to put some good work in, stuff that we haven't really been able to do too much with so many games to start the season. It's been good for us to really focus on some things we need to work on.”

— Justin Haak, Defender

“I felt like just having some time to recover and catch our breath was important. Since the last part of preseason when we were in Coachella, to then the really busy part of the season, we had one little week of recovery and then we were right back into it. I just felt like some of it was just to recharge.”

— Greg Vanney, Head Coach

What’s next

The Galaxy will look to build on the international break and regain their intensity when they host Minnesota United FC on Saturday, April 5. A win in this home match would be crucial to snap their three-game winless streak in MLS play.

The takeaway

The Galaxy's busy March schedule took a toll, leading to a dip in intensity that the team hopes to rectify during the international break. With a crucial home match against Minnesota United FC on the horizon, the Galaxy have an important opportunity to get back on track and pick up valuable points in the Western Conference standings.