The LA Galaxy, defending Major League Soccer(MLS) champions, are facing an unprecedented crisis in the 2025 season. After twelve games, the team has not managed a single victory, accumulating nine defeats and three draws, with a worrying goal differential of -20.
The recent and humiliating 7-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls has not only deepened the LA Galaxy’s ongoing crisis, but also intensified public criticism and media scrutiny of both the players and head coach Greg Vanney, whose leadership and tactical decisions are now being questioned more than ever.
The situation worsens
The absence of key players has been a determining factor in the LA Galaxy’s poor performance.
Midfielder Riqui Puig, seriously injured in last year’s Western Conference final, underwent successful surgery on a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and is expected to be out for the rest of the season.
In addition, other important players such as Joseph Paintsil and Miki Yamane have been out with injuries, further weakening the squad.
Paintsil suffered a quadriceps injury that will keep him sidelined for several weeks.
Coach Greg Vanney has acknowledged the team’s lack of maturity and focus, especially at critical moments in games.
Reactions and perspectives
Marco Reus, one of the stellar additions for this season, expressed his frustration at the LA Galaxy’s poor start to the season.
He called it “the worst start we could have”.
The fans, for their part, are increasingly concerned about the lack of results and the possibility of not qualifying for the playoffs.
Despite the critical situation, the LA Galaxy still have room to turn things around.
The season is long and, with the return of injured players and tactical adjustments, the team could regain its competitive level.
However, time is pressing and solutions must come soon to avoid a year to forget.
The worst start we could have
Marco Reus, LA Galaxy player
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