A Harsh Reality for Champions: LA Galaxy's Nightmare 0:7 Loss to New York Red Bulls
Debacle for Messi, agony for Reus in their respective matches.
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The current state of Marco Reus and his LA Galaxy team in the Major League Soccer (MLS) is nothing short of a nightmare. fresh turmoil follows as former BVB star Reus and his LA Galaxy experience their worst defeat ever. Last year's MLS final rematch left the reigning champions battling a deep crisis.
For the first time in the club's history, LA Galaxy suffered a devastating 7-0 loss against the New York Red Bulls on the 12th matchday of the MLS. The team, including ex-international Reus, has yet to secure a win for the 2025 season. Their last victory was a 2-1 win against New York in December 2024, marking the final of the previous season.
Ex-Bundesliga players Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (previously with FC Bayern) and Emil Forsberg (RB Leipzig) each scored twice for New York, while Reus was substituted out in the 64th minute with the scoreboard showing 0-4. With three draws and nine losses, Galaxy currently finds itself at the bottom of the league's standings.
Greg Vanney, the Galaxy coach, summed up the game bluntly: "We were shit from start to finish. It wasn't good." He also acknowledged that improvements were needed to meet the team's objectives, emphasizing the need for unity within the team.
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Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami is facing obstacles as well. Miami suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to Minnesota United, marking Messi's worst defeat in the MLS. Messi managed to score his fifth goal of the season in the second half to make it 1-3. Despite the loss, Miami remains in fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
"If the players aren't performing, it's my responsibility," stated Inter coach Javier Mascherano, who previously played with Messi at FC Barcelona, "If the coach doesn't convince them or doesn't communicate what he wants, the responsibility lies with me."
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Background:
As of May 11, 2025, despite their recent losses, the standings for LA Galaxy and Inter Miami in the MLS are:
- Inter Miami CF: Regardless of their first loss to FC Dallas, Inter Miami had been enjoying a strong performance throughout the season, holding a high rank in the MLS Power Rankings earlier. Their exact current standing in the Eastern Conference is not explicitly provided, but given their unbeaten run prior, they are likely still among the top teams in the Eastern Conference standings[4][5].
- Los Angeles Galaxy: Following a 2-2 draw where Denis Bouanga scored a late brace, Los Angeles Galaxy currently ranks eighth in the Western Conference with 14 points. They're near the bottom of the playoff spots, indicating a challenging yet playoff-eligible position. Their recent form shows improvements in attack, although they remain slightly behind other top Western Conference teams[5].
For the latest and precise standings, including points, wins, draws, and losses, check the official MLS website and related sports outlets.[3][5]
- Despite Lionel Messi's best efforts, Inter Miami suffered a disheartening 4-1 loss to Minnesota United, marking Messi's worst defeat in the MLS.
- Simultaneously, Marco Reus and his LA Galaxy team are grappling with their own challenges in the MLS, having endured a disappointing 7-0 loss against the New York Red Bulls.
- In a stark contrast, both Messi and Reus, who have excelled in their respective careers in European football, are currently facing losses in the MLS that they are not accustomed to.
- The sports channels like NTV might highlight these losses across their football and sports broadcasts, issuing a harsh reality for both Messi's Miami and Reus's Galaxy in the 2025 MLS season.
