LA Galaxy and NYC FC Share Points in Draw
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Dignity Health Sports Park
LA Galaxy 1, New York City FC 1, final. Our MLS picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
The next free pick, for your email
Team, bet, price and the hash it was sealed under, on this page the moment you send. Lose or win, it stays public.
or by email
Public record of the main pick, losses included: 115 won, 44 lost. See every pick
One free pick a day by email until you unsubscribe, in one click. 21+.
Quick answers
Who won New York City FC vs LA Galaxy?
LA Galaxy and New York City FC drew 1-1 at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026.
In a closely contested match at Dignity Health Sports Park, LA Galaxy and New York City FC ended their fixture in a 1-1 draw. This result marks the continuation of a competitive series, with NYC FC leading the all-time meetings 3-2. Both teams entered the game seeking their first wins of the season, having each recorded a loss in their opening fixtures.
LA Galaxy's recent form has seen them achieve a record of 0-1-0 in their last matchups, with their most recent game resulting in a 1-1 draw against NYC FC. Prior to that, they secured two victories against FC Dallas, winning 2-1 on October 12 and October 19, respectively. However, they began the season with a loss to FC Dallas on October 4, where they fell 2-1. In their last ten matches, LA Galaxy holds a home record of 4-2, averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.6 goals allowed in their last five games.
On the other hand, New York City FC also entered the match with a record of 0-1-0, having drawn their last game against LA Galaxy. Their previous results included a win against Charlotte FC with a score of 3-1 on November 8, followed by a narrow 1-0 victory over Philadelphia Union on November 24. However, they suffered a heavy defeat against Inter Miami CF, losing 5-1 on November 29. In their last ten matches, NYC FC has an away record of 4-2, with averages of 1.2 goals scored and 1.5 goals allowed.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had LA Galaxy at +115 with a spread of -0.5 and a total set at 2.5 goals. The over was priced at -140.0 while the under was at 110.0. NYC FC was listed with a moneyline of +190.
The match conditions were typical for a soccer game, with both teams looking to capitalize on their opportunities. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both sides pushed for the win. Viewers could watch for the tactical adjustments made by both coaches as the match progressed, particularly in the second half as they sought to break the deadlock.
Overall, the draw reflects the evenly matched nature of the teams, both of whom will look to build on this performance in their upcoming fixtures.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LA +115 | 2.5 o -140 / u +110 | New York City FC +190 · LA Galaxy +115 |
Leaders
- Total ShotsGabriel Pec3LA Galaxy
- Accurate PassesJakob Glesnes45LA Galaxy
- Total ShotsNicolás Fernández4New York City FC
- Accurate PassesThiago Martins90New York City FC
- SavesMatt Freese5New York City FC
Recent form
LA Galaxy
Last 10: 4-4-2Streak W21.8 scored · 1.8 allowed per game4-2 at home
- L2-1vs FC DallasOct 4
- W2-1vs FC DallasOct 11
- W2-1vs Minnesota United FCOct 18
- D1-1vs Sporting San MiguelitoFeb 19
- D1-1vs New York City FCFeb 22
New York City FC
Last 10: 5-5Streak L11.2 scored · 1.5 allowed per game4-2 away
- L0-0vs Charlotte FCNov 1
- W3-1vs Charlotte FCNov 7
- W1-0vs Philadelphia UnionNov 23
- L5-1vs Inter Miami CFNov 29
- D1-1vs LA GalaxyFeb 22
Standings
| Team | Games played | Lost | Point differential | Points | Tied | Won | Rank | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville SC | 22 | 2 | +30 | 52 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 16-4-2 |
| Inter Miami CF | 22 | 4 | +15 | 42 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 12-6-4 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 21 | 6 | +11 | 37 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 11-4-6 |
| New England Revolution | 22 | 7 | +9 | 37 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 11-4-7 |
| Charlotte FC | 22 | 7 | +8 | 35 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 10-5-7 |
| FC Cincinnati | 22 | 7 | -2 | 31 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8-7-7 |
| New York City FC | 22 | 8 | +5 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7-7-8 |
| Red Bull New York | 22 | 10 | -14 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7-5-10 |
| Orlando City SC | 22 | 11 | -17 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 7-4-11 |
| Toronto FC | 22 | 7 | -6 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 5-10-7 |
| D.C. United | 22 | 7 | -8 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 5-10-7 |
| Philadelphia Union | 22 | 10 | -5 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 6-6-10 |
| Atlanta United FC | 22 | 13 | -13 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 6-3-13 |
| CF Montréal | 22 | 11 | -16 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 5-6-11 |
| Columbus Crew | 22 | 12 | -8 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 5-5-12 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 21 | 4 | +30 | 43 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 13-4-4 |
| Houston Dynamo FC | 22 | 7 | +4 | 39 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 12-3-7 |
| LAFC | 23 | 7 | +14 | 36 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 10-6-7 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 22 | 8 | +6 | 34 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 10-4-8 |
| FC Dallas | 22 | 6 | +4 | 34 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 9-7-6 |
| St. Louis CITY SC | 22 | 6 | +3 | 34 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9-7-6 |
| Colorado Rapids | 22 | 11 | +3 | 31 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 10-1-11 |
| San Diego FC | 22 | 8 | +7 | 30 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8-6-8 |
| Minnesota United FC | 22 | 7 | -2 | 29 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7-8-7 |
| Real Salt Lake | 21 | 9 | +1 | 28 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 8-4-9 |
| Portland Timbers | 22 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 8-4-10 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 21 | 9 | -5 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 7-5-9 |
| LA Galaxy | 23 | 9 | -7 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 6-8-9 |
| Austin FC | 22 | 10 | -13 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 6-6-10 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 22 | 15 | -34 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 4-3-15 |
Box score
| Stat | LA Galaxy | New York City FC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 16 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0 |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Won corners | 1 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 5 |
| Possession pct | 35.5 | 64.5 |
| Total shots | 8 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Shot pct | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Penalty kick goals | 0 | 2 |
| Penalty kick shots | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 269 | 548 |
| Total passes | 348 | 620 |
| Pass pct | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 2 |
| Total crosses | 7 | 19 |
| Cross pct | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Total long balls | 44 | 34 |
| Accurate long balls | 17 | 13 |
| Longball pct | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 2 |
| Effective tackles | 13 | 9 |
| Total tackles | 18 | 16 |
| Tackle pct | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 13 | 7 |
| Effective clearance | 24 | 11 |
| Total clearance | 24 | 11 |
Venue
- Dignity Health Sports ParkCarson, California
- Attendance25025
- OfficialsVictor Rivas
Elsewhere
- América vs. Monterrey - Game Highlights
- Toluca vs. León - Game Highlights
- Source: Matías Galarza joins Inter Miami from River Plate
- Inter Miami signs Riquelme from Palmeiras through 2030
- U.S. MLS teams to make full return to Open Cup in 2027
- Gomez: Nobody should wear the Argentina No. 10 jersey for quite some time!