2-1: Riqui’s performance and MLS record in the Los Angeles derby

The MLS broke its record for spectators at a match on Tuesday thanks to 82,110 people attending the Los Angeles derby between LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC (LAFC). The previous record was held by the 2022 game between Charlotte and the Galaxy, with 74,749. The iconic Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena (Los Angeles) hosted this very special match which was also played on a US holiday for being July 4 (Independence Day).

For the Galaxy, the first was scored by Tyler Boyd, assisted by Riqui Puig (26′) and the second, by the former Barça player, assisted by Boyd himself (76′). For LAFC, also former Barça player Ilie Sánchez (57′). The Galaxy, who played this match at home despite the fact that it was played at a neutral venue, revealed on Monday that tickets have already been sold and they expect more than 80,000 fans in the stands of the Rose Bowl.

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Home of the Galaxy from 1996 to 2002, the Rose Bowl was the venue for the 1994 World Cup final, where Brazil defeated Italy on penalties. It also hosted the title match in the 1999 Women’s World Cup final, a match in which the United States also beat China from 11 meters.

With milestones like this new record number of spectators at an MLS match or Leo Messi landing at Inter Miami, soccer in the US continues to grow and grow In addition, the US, where the Cup is played these Oro weeks, is will host the Copa América next year, the Club World Cup in 2025 and the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada.