Hey there! Let's dive into the dismal state of LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer
Setback for Messi, distress for Reus in match result
Things are looking pretty grim for Marco Reus and his LA Galaxy squad in the Major League Soccer (MLS). Fasten your seatbelts, because this season has taken some wild turns – even messing with Lionel Messi's record!
Los Angeles Galaxy is currently stuck in a deep crisis, as we witnessed in the latest 7-0 rout against the New York Red Bulls – yikes! That's the worst defeat in the franchise's history, and they're still hunting for that elusive first victory of the season. Their last win? That goes all the way back to December 2024, the final game against...you guessed it, New York Red Bulls!
There's good reason for the concern: Galaxy's current record stands at 0 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses (3 points). Yep, that's right – a total of 3 points after 12 matches. Ouch!
Former Bundesliga stars Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Emil Forsberg each netted a double for New York, while Reus was subbed off in the 64th minute with the score at 0:4. Struggling to keep up, Galaxy sits at the very bottom of the league standings.
"Today was an absolute mess. We were pathetic from start to finish. It wasn't pretty," coach Greg Vanney bluntly admitted after the game. "There were matches where we played well and just missed our chances. This time, though, it was different. We've got to figure out as a team how to improve and meet our goals. One thing's for sure: We need to stick together," Vanney added.
Miami Lose Again
There's a theme here – even Lionel Messi is feeling the heat! Miami, where Messi now plays, lost to Minnesota United 1:4, aggravating their standing in the MLS. For the Argentine superstar, it was yet another bitter pill to swallow as this was the worst defeat in the MLS for him.
Messi got his team on the board with his fifth goal of the season, but it wasn't enough for the Miami squad. They now find themselves in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, a disappointing outcome following their second league defeat. Miami last secured a win against the New York Red Bulls, but their North American Champions Cup semi-finals against the Vancouver Whitecaps saw an early exit.
"If the players are lacking, the blame lies squarely on me. It's entirely on me," said Miami coach Javier Mascherano, who once played alongside Messi at FC Barcelona. "If I fail to convince the team or communicate my vision, then I alone must shoulder the blame."
Quick facts:
- League: Major League Soccer (MLS)
- Football stars struggling: Marco Reus, Lionel Messi
- Team location: Los Angeles, Miami
- Current record (LA Galaxy): 0-9-3 (Total points: 3)
- Upcoming match: Philadelphia Union, May 14
Sources:[1] ntv.de[2] dpa.de[3] mls.com[4] redbulls.com[5] spectatorindex.com
- I'm not going to be able to do this, admitted coach Greg Vanney, as he grapples with LA Galaxy's current crisis in the Major League Soccer (MLS), following a dismal 7-0 loss against New York Red Bulls.
- Even Lionel Messi, now playing for Miami, is feeling the heat, as his team lost to Minnesota United 1:4, adding another bitter pill to swallow in the MLS.
- In stark contrast, Messi's former teammate, Marco Reus, is also experiencing struggles in the MLS, with the LA Galaxy currently standing at 0 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses (3 points) in the league.
- With LA Galaxy's next match against Philadelphia Union scheduled for May 14, sports fans can expect more football losses in the MLS as both Messi and Reus continue to grapple with their teams' performances on the field.
