On December 7, 2024, Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, will host the highly anticipated Major League Soccer (MLS) final, pitting the LA Galaxy against the New York Red Bulls. This thrilling matchup brings together two historic teams in the league, with the Galaxy seeking their sixth championship and the Red Bulls trying to achieve their first title in the history of the competition.
The LA Galaxy have been dominant in the playoffs. After beating the Colorado Rapids in a convincing first round win, they advanced with authority by defeating Minnesota United in the conference semifinals and beating the Seattle Sounders in the conference final with a narrow 1-0 scoreline. Led by players like Gabriel Pec, who has been a revelation this season, the Los Angeles team is undefeated at home all season.
Meanwhile, the New York Red Bulls have been the surprise of the playoffs. They entered as seventh in the Eastern Conference and beat favorites like the Columbus Crew and Orlando City. With a collective style of play, led by Emil Forsberg and Lewis Morgan, the New York team is looking to break its historic drought in MLS.
The absence of Galaxy star Riqui Puig due to a cruciate ligament injury could be a decisive factor in the home team’s performance. Meanwhile, the Red Bulls are banking on their resilience and the tactical direction of Sandro Schwarz to surprise in a match where the atmosphere will be in favour of the home team.
Although both teams have very different histories, this matchup promises to be a spectacle. The Galaxy, with a winning tradition, are looking to reaffirm their supremacy, while the Red Bulls want to write their name in the history of the league. The match will be broadcast at 4 p.m. ET through FOX, FOX Deportes and Apple TV.
Soccer fans are ready to witness a memorable final that, regardless of the result, will add an exciting chapter to the history of MLS.
CREDITS:
Director: Alejandro Bernal
Text: Max Hackenbroich
