With Audi Field in sight, D.C. United closed its long road trip with a 2-2 draw against the LA Galaxy thanks to a late equalizer from forward Darren Mattocks.
Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic opened scoring early in the 5th minute with a quick volley past goalkeeper David Ousted. Former D.C. United midfielder Chris Pontius was quick to add a second for the Galaxy. Less than a minute later, United's Zoltan Stieber had an answer to bring United back within one goal.
After almost 45 minutes of back-and-fourth soccer, with plenty of offsides called, United completed the comeback after going down 2-0 early. Midfielder Paul Arriola gave a quick pass to Mattocks who shimmed his way through the Galaxy defense for the final score of the game.
Goals
- 5' - LA - Zlatan Ibrahimovic | Watch
- 25' - LA - Chris Pontius | Watch
- 26' - DC - Zoltan Stieber | Watch
- 85' - DC - Darren Mattocks | Watch
Three Things
MOMENT OF THE MATCH:
Mattocks called for the ball. With confidence, the forward dodged a line of Galaxy defenders to find United's late equalizer.
MAN OF THE MATCH:
Mattocks had to prove himself after the Rooney announcement. His competition now includes the English national team's all-time leading scorer. With five goals in the last six games, Mattocks made it clear that he will not go quietly.
Up Next
- LA Galaxy: Saturday, July 7 vs. Columbus Crew (10:30 pm ET | TV & streaming info)
- D.C.: Saturday, July 14 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps (8 pm ET | TSN1 - full TV & streaming info)
