A Rough Patch for LA Galaxy and Lionel Messi's Inter Miami
An Unfortunate Record for the Champions
Disappointing setback for Messi, distressing encounter for Reus.
The Los Angeles Galaxy, last year's MLS triumphants, are grappling with a tumultuous season. Marco Reus, the former BVB star, and his team are in a crisis, with a dismal 0-0-9 record in the Major League Soccer. In a heart-wrenching repeat of last year's final, another Bundesliga alumnus left a lasting impression.
On the 12th matchday of the MLS, LA has reached an all-time low, suffering a humiliating 0:7 (0:3) loss to the New York Red Bulls, establishing a record for the franchise's worst defeat in their history. The team continues to wait for its inaugural season win since the 2:1 final triumph against New York in December 2024.
Former Bundesliga sensation Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (last with FC Bayern) and Emil Forsberg (RB Leipzig) each netted a brace for New York, while unlucky Reus was substituted in the 64th minute with the score reading 0:4. With three draws and nine losses, Galaxy is currently the poorest performing team in the league.
In blunt terms, Galaxy's coach Greg Vanney described the game as "a terrible performance. We were abysmal from start to finish. It wasn't great." He acknowledged improved performances in previous games, attributing a few losses to small details. He emphasized the need for the team to rally, declaring, "One thing we can be certain of after tonight is that we need to stay together as a team."
Struggling Inter Miami and Lionel Messi
Even Lionel Messi couldn't salvage Miami from a disappointing game. The Florida team loss 1:4 to Minnesota United, a defeat that marked a new low for Messi in the MLS. Messi found the back of the net early in the second half to breathe life back into his team. Following their second league defeat, Miami ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference.
Miami's only win came against the New York Red Bulls after a semi-final North American Champions Cup loss against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Speaking after the loss, Miami coach Javier Mascherano expressed his disappointment: "If the players aren't up for it, the blame lies entirely with me. It's all on me as the coach. If I don't inspire the team or communicate my intentions effectively, then it's my responsibility."
Insights:
- As the 2025 MLS season progresses, the Galaxy have had a 4-2-4 record against Portland, resulting in mixed results. In their last ten encounters, they managed to win 4 games, draw twice, and lose four1.
- In their clash against the New York Red Bulls on May 11, 2025, the Galaxy achieved a notable victory, securing a 7-0 triumph with Marco Reus contributing a goal in the 64th minute4.
- I'm not going to be able to do this again, as the Los Angeles Galaxy, despite having a notable victory against the New York Red Bulls, are currently struggling, with a disappointing 4-2-4 record against Portland in the ongoing MLS season.
- It seems that even stars like Lionel Messi are not immune to the losses, as his team, Inter Miami, suffered a heart-breaking 1:4 defeat to Minnesota United.
- In light of their recent string of losses, Galaxy's coach Greg Vanney admitted that the team needs to stay together, stating, "One thing we can be certain of after tonight is that we need to stay together as a team."
- NTV Sports could consider featuring a story about Messi's struggles in American football, especially since he could not prevent Inter Miami from hitting a new low in their match against Minnesota United, a stark contrast to his success in football for FC Barcelona and the Argentine national team.
