Galaxy II

Match Preview: LA Galaxy II vs. Las Vegas Lights FC | August 30, 2020

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LA Galaxy II return to Dignity Health Sports Park for a match against Group B side Las Vegas Lights FC Sunday at 2 p.m. PT live on ESPN+. 


In their most recent contest, Los Dos are coming off a 3-2 win over Portland Timbers 2 behind a goal from Jonathan Perez and two from Augustine Williams, the club's leading goalscorer with five on the season. 


Overall, LA Galaxy II are 2-0-2 all-time against Las Vegas Lights, with 11 goals scored in their previous four games. The last two contests between Las Vegas and LA have ended in draws. Los Dos enter Sunday's game having scored in their last four home games and have not drawn in their previous nine games. 


Las Vegas enter Sunday's game on a two-game winning streak, with nine goals scored over their previous three games. 


LA Galaxy are now 4-3-0 during the 2020 season (1-2-0 at home and 3-1-0 on the road). Head Coach Junior Gonzalez now holds an 11-8-4 record throughout his head coaching tenure with LA Galaxy II. 


2019 RECORD

LA Galaxy II: 12-10-12, 48 points 


Las Vegas Lights FC: 11-15-8, 41 points 


LAST MEETING

LA Galaxy II 2, Las Vegas Lights FC 2 | July 4, 2019 at Cashman Field


GAME NOTES

  • LA Galaxy II appointed Junior Gonzalez as the club's permanent head coach for the 2020 season. 
  • LA Galaxy II finished the 2019 season with a 12-10-12 record. 
  • LA Galaxy II finished the 2019 USL Championship season with a 7-4-6 home record and a 5-6-6 away record.
  • Ethan Zubak and Kai Koreniuk co-led the team in scoring in 2019 (9). 
  • Jose Hernandez led the team in assists (5). 
  • Next, LA Galaxy II will face Las Vegas Lights FC on Saturday, August 30 at 2:00 p.m. PT at Dignity Health Sports Park. 
  • For more information, visit www.lagalaxy.com/2