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Galaxy and FC Dallas Share Points in Goalless Draw

LA Galaxy and FC Dallas played to a 0-0 tie at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday, with Jonathan Sirois making nine saves to secure the result.

Quincy Abbott

August 2, 20262 min read

Goalless soccer draw - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Goalless soccer draw - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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August 2, 2026

A Scoreless Standoff

LA Galaxy and FC Dallas concluded their regular-season encounter on Sunday, August 2, 2026, with neither side able to find the back of the net. The match ended in a 0-0 draw at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Before the whistle blew, the stadium recorded an attendance of 18,122 spectators eager to witness the contest between the home side and their visiting opponents.

Defensive Solidity Prevails

With no goals registered for either team throughout the duration of the game, the result was determined by defensive resilience rather than offensive firepower. The final line reflects a stalemate: LA Galaxy 0, FC Dallas 0. Because the score remained level at the conclusion of play, the match is officially recorded as a draw.

The goalkeeper performances were pivotal in maintaining the clean sheets. Jonathan Sirois, representing FC Dallas, was called into action repeatedly, finishing with nine saves to deny the Galaxy any scoring opportunities. On the other side, LA Galaxy’s JT Marcinkowski also worked hard to keep his team in the game, recording four saves of his own.

Key Performers

While the scoreboard remained blank, individual offensive efforts were noted. For FC Dallas, Osaze Urhoghide led the attacking charge with three total shots on target. LA Galaxy’s Marco Reus was the most active attacker for the home side, registering four total shots in an attempt to break the deadlock.

Updated Standings

Following this result, the league records for both franchises have been updated. LA Galaxy now holds a record of 5-7-7. FC Dallas improves their standing with a record of 7-6-5 after the match.

This game serves as another chapter in the ongoing rivalry between these two Texas-based MLS clubs, but it ends here with shared points and no change to the playoff picture or series outcomes, as that context was not applicable to this specific fixture.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761709

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Quincy Abbott

Quincy Abbott covers Allen high school and area college sports.

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