DENVER, Colo. (Sunday, June 25, 2023) – Playing their eighth match on the road during the 2023 campaign, LA Galaxy II fell 5-1 to Colorado Rapids 2 at University of Denver Soccer Stadium on Sunday night.
LA Galaxy Academy
Eight players with ties to the LA Galaxy Academy started in the match against Colorado: Matteo Carbone, Ascel Essengue, Marcus Ferkranus, Adrián González, Adam Saldaña, Jonathan Pérez, Juan Calderón and Alex Alcalá. Additionally, two players LA Galaxy Academy products appeared off the bench in the loss to Rapids 2: Carson Klein and Diego López.
Goal-Scoring Plays
LA – Juan Calderón, 11th minute: A clearance just outside the 18-yard box fell to Juan Calderón, whose half-volleyed effort was fired into the bottom, far corner of the goal.
COL– Calvin Harris (Robinson Aguirre), 19th minute: Calvin Harris’ low shot from the left side of the penalty area was fired in just inside the far post.
COL– Calvin Harris (Michael Edwards), 24th minute: A long ball over the top of the Galaxy II defense fell to Calvin Harris, who dribbled towards goal before firing his shot from just outside the 18-yard box into the back of the net.
COL– Oliver Larraz (Robinson Aguirre), 71st minute: Oliver Larraz’s shot from about 25-yards away from goal was curled into the top corner of the goal.
COL– Marlon Vargas, 83rd minute: Novak Mićović made an initial save from a shot from distance, but the rebound was tapped in from close range by Marlon Vargas.
COL– Robinson Aguirre (Marlon Vargas), 88th minute: Robinson Aguirre’s shot from the edge of the six-yard box was finished from close range.
Postgame Notes
- LA Galaxy Academy midfielder Juan Calderón recorded his second goal in his 12th appearance (5th start) of the 2023 campaign.
- Adam Saldaña completed 96 of 98 passes (98% passing accuracy), won possession four times and recorded three interceptions and three chances created.
- Gino Vivi, on loan from the LA Galaxy, made his LA Galaxy II and MLS NEXT Pro debut, logging 79 minutes in the match against Colorado.
- In his third appearance with GII, Novak Mićović recorded six saves in the match against Rapids 2.
- Jonathan Pérez made his first appearance for Los Dos dating back to May 7.
- Marcus Ferkranus made his first start for LA Galaxy II dating back to April 30.
- Eight players with ties to the LA Galaxy Academy started in the match against Colorado: Matteo Carbone, Ascel Essengue, Marcus Ferkranus, Adrián González, Adam Saldaña, Jonathan Pérez, Juan Calderón and Alex Alcalá.
- Two players LA Galaxy Academy products appeared off the bench in the loss to Rapids 2: Carson Klein and Diego López.
- In eight matches played on the road during the 2023 campaign, LA Galaxy II hold a 1-6-1 record (12 GF, 24 GA).
- In two matches played against Colorado Rapids 2 during the 2023 campaign, LA Galaxy II held a 0-2-0 record.
Video Highlights
To view highlights from the MLS NEXT Pro regular-season match between LA Galaxy II and Colorado Rapids 2 click here.
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Next Game
*Next up, LA Galaxy II travel to face Earthquakes 2 at PayPal Park on Thursday June 29. The June 29 match kicks off at 7:00 p.m. PT and will be streamed live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
2023 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season
LA Galaxy II (2-9-3, 11pts) at Colorado Rapids 2 (10-1-3, 35 points)
Sunday, June 25, 2023 – University of Denver Soccer Stadium (Denver, Colo.)
Goals by Half 1 2 F
LA Galaxy II 1 0 1
Colorado Rapids 2 2 3 5
Scoring Summary:
LA: Calderón, 11
COL: Harris (Aguirre), 19
COL: Harris (Edwards), 24
COL: Larraz (Aguirre), 71
COL: Vargas, 83
COL: Aguirre (Vargas), 88
Misconduct Summary:
LA: Essengue (caution), 43
LA: Essengue (second caution, ejection), 77
Lineups:
LA: GK Novak Mićović; D Adrián González, D Marcus Ferkranus, D Ascel Essengue, D Matteo Carbone (Carson Klein, 57), M Juan Calderón (Elijah Amadin, 68), M Adam Saldaña ©, M Alex Alcalá (Diego López, 69), M Jonathan Pérez, M Gino Vivi (Sergio Villalpando, 79), F Aaron Bibout (Axel Picazo, 56)
Substitutes Not Used: GK Simon Jillson; M Luis Medina, M Diego Rodriguez, F Justin Knighton
TOTAL SHOTS: 13 (Aaron Bibout, 3); SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (Four players tied, 1); FOULS: 5 (Ascel Essengue, 2); OFFSIDES: 1; CORNER KICKS: 0; SAVES: 6
COL: GK Abraham Rodriguez; D Anthony Markanich (Logan Batiste, 85), D Aboubacar Keita (Daouda Amadou, 79), D Michael Edwards, D Sebastian Anderson; M Marlon Vargas, M Jackson Travis (Connor Miller, 78), M Robinson Aguirre, M Calvin Harris (Dillon Serna, 84), M Yosuke Hanya (Blake Malone, 79); F Oliver Larraz
Substitutes Not Used: GK Adam Beaudry, D Caique; M Cain Castellon, M Daniel Garcia
TOTAL SHOTS: 20; SHOTS ON GOAL: 11; FOULS: 12; OFFSIDES: 3; CORNER KICKS: 7; SAVES: 3
Referee: Jalen Gray
Assistant Referees: Cameron Siler, Eric Wood
Fourth Official: Patricia McCracken
Weather: Clear, 81 degrees
All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial
