SAN JOSE, Calif. (Sunday, March 26, 2023) – In their 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Regular-Season opener, LA Galaxy II fell 3-0 on the road to Earthquakes II at PayPal Park on March 26.
LA Galaxy II Debuts
Eight players made their professional and LA Galaxy II debuts against Earthquakes II: Goalkeeper Simon Jillson, defenders Allan Legaspi and Elijah Amadin, midfielder Diego López and forwards Aaron Bibout, Ruben Ramos Jr., Julian Placias and Sergio Villalpando. **
LA Galaxy Academy**
Three current LA Galaxy Academy players started in the match against Earthquakes II: defenders Riley Dalgado and Allan Legaspi and forward Ruben Ramos Jr. Additionally, 11 players with ties to the LA Galaxy Academy appeared in 2023 regular-season opener: Dalgado, Carson Klein, Legaspi, Adam Saldaña, Adrián González, Ramos Jr., Juan Calderón, Jonathan Pérez, Diego López, Alex Alcalá and Julian Placias.
Goal-Scoring Plays
SJ – Ousseni Bouda, 25th minute: A low cross into the center of the penalty area found Ousseni Bouda, who converted his driven shot at the far post.
SJ – Will Richmond, 30th minute: In transition, Ousseni Bouda’s shot from the right-edge of the six-yard box struck the underside of the crossbar. The rebound fell to Will Richmond, who headed in the ball from close range.
SJ – Martin Kwende (Will Richmond), 83rd minute: On the right flank, Will Richmond’s pass towards the left side of the penalty area found Martin Kwende, who converted his goal from inside the six-yard box.
Postgame Notes
- Eight players made their professional and LA Galaxy II debuts against Earthquakes II: Goalkeeper Simon Jillson, defenders Allan Legaspi and Elijah Amadin, midfielder Diego López and forwards Aaron Bibout, Ruben Ramos Jr., Julian Placias and Sergio Villalpando.
- Three current LA Galaxy Academy players started in the match against Earthquakes II: defenders Riley Dalgado and Allan Legaspi and forward Ruben Ramos Jr.
- Additionally, 11 players with ties to the LA Galaxy Academy appeared in 2023 regular-season opener: Dalgado, Carson Klein, Legaspi, Adam Saldaña, Adrián González, Ramos Jr., Juan Calderón, Jonathan Pérez, Diego López, Alex Alcalá and Julian Placias.
- Aaron Bibout finished the match with a game-high eight shots taken, four shots on target, two dribbles completed and six duels won.
- LA Galaxy midfielders Adam Saldaña and Jonathan Pérez were sent on loan to LA Galaxy II for the match against San Jose Earthquakes II.
- Saldaña completed a game-high 58 successful passes (96.7% pass accuracy).
- Pérez created two chances in 63 minutes of action against Earthquakes II.
- Adrián González finished the match with a game-high three chances created and six possessions won.
- LA Galaxy Academy defender Riley Dalgado won four possessions, tallied two clearances and one registered one interception against Earthquakes II.
Next Game
Next up, LA Galaxy II play host to North Texas SC in the 2023 Home Opener at Dignity Health Sports Park’s Track & Field Stadium on Sunday, April 2. The April 2 match kicks off at 5:00 p.m. PT and will be streamed live on MLSNEXTPro.com. LA Galaxy II home matches at Dignity Health Sports Park’s Track & Field Stadium are open to the public. Tickets are not required, but standard event policies will be in effect.*
2023 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season
LA Galaxy II (0-1-0, 0pts) at Earthquakes II (1-0-0, 3pts) *
Sunday, March 26, 2023 – PayPal Park (San Jose, Calif.)
Goals by Half 1 2 F
LA Galaxy II 0 0 0
Earthquakes II 2 1 3
Scoring Summary:
SJ: Bouda, 25
SJ: Richmond, 30
SJ: Kwende (Richmond), 83
Misconduct Summary:
SJ: Carrillo (caution), 12
SJ: Cilley (caution), 28
LA: Dalgado (caution), 48
SJ: Walls (caution), 78
Lineups:
LA: GK Simon Jillson; D Allan Legaspi, D Carson Klein, D Ascel Essengue, D Riley Dalgado (Elijah Amadin, 81); M Adam Saldaña ©, M Adrián González (Alex Alcalá, 81), M Ruben Ramos Jr. (Julian Placias, 81), M Juan Calderón, Juan Calderón (Diego López, 63); M Jonathan Pérez (Sergio Villalpando, 63) F Aaron Bibout
Substitutes Not Used: GK Nolan Anderson; D Javier Zapien, M Brandon Téllez, F Nicolas Schelotto
TOTAL SHOTS: 14; SHOTS ON GOAL: 7; FOULS: 8; OFFSIDES: 0; CORNER KICKS: 3; SAVES: 2
SJ: GK Eric De La Cerda; D Israel Carrillo (Aaron Edwards, 61); D Daniel Munie, D Casey Walls; D Keegan Tingey; M Roberto Hategan (Rodolfo Castro, 45), M Eduardo Blancas (Alex Chow, 69), M Cameron Riley, M Jerry Ayon (Martin Kwende, 76), M Will Richmond; F Ousseni Bouda (Cruz Medina, 61)
Substitutes Not Used: GK Alejandro Cano; D Sebastian Carbajal; F Giancarlo Mota Morfin, F John Nicolson
TOTAL SHOTS: 13; SHOTS ON GOAL: 5; FOULS: 12; OFFSIDES: 3; CORNER KICKS: 4; SAVES: 7
Referee: Christopher Calderon
Assistant Referees: Matthew Schwartz, CJ Koll
Fourth Official: Robert Vincze
Weather: Clear, 70 degrees
All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial
