Galaxy rally for draw with Dallas

Late goals from Sanabria and Paintsil help LA Galaxy salvage a point on the road

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:53am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a soccer match between the LA Galaxy and FC Dallas, with the players and ball represented through angular, overlapping shapes in a palette of blues, greens, and oranges.The LA Galaxy's comeback against FC Dallas showcases the team's resilience and ability to compete with the Western Conference's top clubs.Frisco Today

The LA Galaxy rallied from a two-goal deficit in the second half, with Lucas Sanabria and Joseph Paintsil scoring late in the first half to earn a 2-2 draw against FC Dallas on Saturday night in Frisco, Texas.

Why it matters

The draw keeps the Galaxy within striking distance of the top teams in the Western Conference, while Dallas missed an opportunity to solidify their position near the top of the standings.

The details

Petar Musa scored twice in the first half to give Dallas a 2-0 lead, but Sanabria cut the deficit to 2-1 just before halftime. Paintsil then equalized in stoppage time to earn the Galaxy a point on the road. The draw extends the Galaxy's unbeaten streak to three games.

  • Musa scored in the 7th minute to give Dallas the early lead.
  • Musa scored again in the 38th minute to make it 2-0 Dallas.
  • Sanabria scored in the 43rd minute to make it 2-1.
  • Paintsil scored in the 93rd minute to tie the game at 2-2.

The players

Petar Musa

A forward for FC Dallas who scored both of the team's goals in the first half.

Lucas Sanabria

A midfielder for the LA Galaxy who scored one of the team's two goals to cut the deficit to 2-1 before halftime.

Joseph Paintsil

A forward for the LA Galaxy who scored the equalizing goal in stoppage time to earn his team a point on the road.

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What they’re saying

“We showed a lot of fight to come back from two goals down. It was an important point on the road against a tough opponent.”

— Greg Vanney, LA Galaxy Head Coach

What’s next

The Galaxy will look to build on this result when they visit the Columbus Crew on Wednesday, while Dallas will host Minnesota United the same day.

The takeaway

The Galaxy's ability to rally from a two-goal deficit on the road demonstrates their resilience and the team's potential to compete with the top teams in the Western Conference this season.