Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Sporting Kansas City: Rating the Galaxy Players

The lack of David Beckham played a major factor in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 1-0 defeat to Sporting Kansas City, although to their credit, they held their own on defense.

This time, it was the offensive punch that went AWOL, as the Galaxy failed to get a shot on goal.

So, how did the players do? It wasn't that bad of a defeat, but a loss is still a loss. Here are the player ratings.

 

Josh Saunders: 7

If it weren't for the 41st-minute header by Kei Kamara (and the pretentiously slow-motion celebration that ensued), Josh Saunders would have recorded his first shutout of the season.

Saunders made three saves, but that goal allowed lowers his grade.

 

A.J. DeLaGarza: 6

Normal performance from DeLaGarza, who I have conceded will have to stay in the center. To my surprise, save for once, LA weren't killed down the middle. Can DeLaGarza keep it up?

 

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