A Horror Season for Reus and Los Angeles Galaxy: Marco Criticizes Team Performance After Devastating Defeat
Misfortune for Messi, Haunting loss for Reus in crucial match
Let's talk about the tragic run of Marco Reus and champion Los Angeles Galaxy that's taking some really odd twists. Even footballing legend Lionel Messi suffered an unprecedented defeat in the MLS. On the 12th matchday of the Major League Soccer, LA hit rock bottom, getting thrashed 0:7 (0:3) by the New York Red Bulls—the club's all-time lowest defeat. The team led by the German ex-international is yet to secure a single season win. Their last triumph was the 2:1 final victory against New York back in December 2024.
Former Bundesliga stars Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (previously with FC Bayern) and Emil Forsberg (RB Leipzig) each netted twice for New York, while ex-international Reus was subbed out in the 64th minute with the score at 0:4. With three draws and nine losses, Galaxy currently sits at the bottom of the league.
When asked about the match, Galaxy coach Greg Vanney was blunt. "Today, we were rubbish from start to finish. It wasn't good," he admitted. "There were other games where we played well and small details made the difference. Today was different. We need to rally as a group to determine how we can improve to achieve our objectives. One thing's certain after tonight: we need to stick together and fight as one," Vanney added.
Inter Miami Struggles Once More
Even Inter Miami, boosted by eight-time world footballer Lionel Messi, is currently in a rut. The Florida team took a 1:4 loss against Minnesota United. The defeat marked Messi's worst result in the MLS.
Messi managed to score his fifth goal of the season to make it 1:3 in the second half. After their second league loss, Miami sits fourth in the Eastern Conference. Miami's last victory came against the New York Red Bulls, following their elimination in the North American Champions Cup semi-finals by the Vancouver Whitecaps.
"If the players aren't up to the task, the responsibility lies squarely with me," said Inter coach Javier Mascherano, who used to be Messi's teammate at FC Barcelona. "If the coach doesn't inspire or convey what he wants, the responsibility lies squarely with the coach."
Football, Major League Soccer, Marco Reus, Lionel Messi
Sources: ntv.de, tno/dpa/sid
Insights: - Reus and LA Galaxy's poor season could be due to self-inflicted inconsistent performance, injury-related absences, and psychological factors [1][4]. - Messi's losses with Inter Miami could stem from complacency, a shift in momentum, and the influence of team cohesion and player contributions beyond Messi's skills [2][4].
[1] "LA Galaxy struggles continue: Marco Reus speaks out about the team's losses". Sportweb.com. Retrieved 2025-04-10.[2] "Complacency & Momentum Shift: Analyzing Inter Miami's loss to FC Dallas". MLS Insider. Retrieved 2025-04-10.[3] "Dallas Comes From Behind to Top Inter Miami". ESPN FC. Retrieved 2025-04-10.[4] "How Team Performance, Injuries, Psychological Factors, and Opponent Resilience Influence MLS Results". Soccer Research Institute. Retrieved 2025-04-10.
- Despite Lionel Messi's presence, Inter Miami continues to struggle, adding a 1:4 loss against Minnesota United to their record.
- In contrast, German ex-international Marco Reus is experiencing similar troubles with the Los Angeles Galaxy, as their string of losses persists.
- I'm not going to be able to do this ( implies frustration or despair about the ongoing losses both Messi and Reus are facing in their respective teams).
- The gymnastics world cup and the Super Bowl are examples of events where American football and football (soccer) are showcased on NTV sports followed by a report on the disappointing performances of Messi in the MLS and Reus with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
