The LA Galaxy II continued their surge in the Western Conference with a 2-1 win Saturday night over Southern California rivals Orange County Blues FC at Anteater Stadium in Irvine, California, LA’s sixth win in their last seven matches (GALAXY RECAP | GAME REPLAY).
Goals on either end of halftime from Raul Mendiola (above), on loan from the Galaxy’s first team, and Kainoa Bailey were enough for the victory, with Orange County’s goal coming from Chris Cortez. Jack McBean, the only other Los Dos player on loan from the big club, went the full 90 minutes and recorded the assist on Mendiola’s goal.
Galaxy II now trail first-place Seattle Sounders 2 by just one point going into Thursday night’s showdown between the two clubs.
There were two games in last week’s action between clubs operated by MLS sides.
To kick off the week, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 and Real Monarchs SLC played to a thrilling 2-2 draw Wednesday at Rio Tinto Stadium (VANCOUVER RECAP | REAL MONARCHS RECAP | HIGHLIGHTS). Real Salt Lake’s 2015 SuperDraft pick Lucas Baldin scored in stoppage time to give his team the late draw. The Monarchs got their first goal from Max Rauhofer, his fifth of the season, and six saves from on-loan goalkeeper Lalo Fernandez. Vancouver got goals from on-loan forward Caleb Clarke for a 1-0 lead, and then Andre Lewis for a 2-1 second-half lead.
In the other match between two MLS-affiliated teams, Victor Ndiaye scored a 90th-minute goal to give FC Montreal a 2-2 draw with New York Red Bulls II on Saturday at Montreal’s Stade Saputo (NEW YORK RECAP | MONTREAL RECAP | GAME REPLAY).
Goals from Manolo Sanchez and Leo Stolz, both on loan from New York Red Bulls’ first team, had Red Bulls II ahead late. Montreal’s first goal came from Alessandro Riggi.
Toronto FC II goalkeeper Quillan Roberts’ 10 saves highlighted their scoreless draw Saturday with the Harrisburg City Islanders (TORONTO RECAP).
The Western Conference-leading Sounders 2 were sent to a stunning, 5-1 loss at the hands of the Tulsa Roughnecks on Saturday at Starfire Stadium, their first home loss of the season despite the use of four on-loan players (SEATTLE RECAP). Sounders 2’s lone goal came from Lucas Cordeiro. Adam Black recorded a brace, and Pablo Rossi, Kidd Nwabueze and Sammy Ochoa all scored for the Roughnecks.
This week’s games:
Tue., June 9 – OKC Energy FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2, 8 pm ET
Wed., June 10 – FC Montreal vs. Louisville City FC, 6:30 pm ET
Wed., June 10 – Charleston Battery vs. Richmond Kickers, 7:30 pm ET
Wed., June 10 – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Portland Timbers 2, 9 pm ET
Thu., June 11 – Seattle Sounders FC 2 vs. LA Galaxy II, 10:30 pm ET
Sat., June 13 – Richmond Kickers vs. FC Montreal, 7 pm ET
Sat., June 13 – Wilmington Hammerheads FC vs. New York Red Bulls II, 7 pm ET
Sat., June 13 – Charlotte Independence vs. Pittsburg Riverhounds, 7 pm ET
Sat., June 13 – Rochester Rhinos vs. Louisville City FC, 7:05 pm ET
Sat., June 13 – OKC Energy FC vs. Tulsa Roughnecks, 8 pm ET
Sat., June 13 – Saint Louis FC vs. Harrisburg City Islanders, 8:30 pm ET
Sat., June 13 – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Real Monarchs SLC, 9 pm ET
Sat., June 13 – Arizona United SC vs. Sacramento Republic FC, 10:30 pm ET
Sun., June 14 – Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2, vs. LA Galaxy II, 5 pm ET
Sun., June 14 – Portland Timbers 2 vs. Austin Aztex, 9 pm ET
Every game of the 2015 USL season will be streamed live on team YouTube channels. For highlights, visit the USL's official YouTube channel.
