Galaxy clinch playoff berth, tie Salt Lake 1-1 behind Costa

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CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The LA Galaxy clinched a berth in Major League Soccer's playoffs for the first time since 2019, coming from behind in a 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake on Saturday night as Douglas Costa converted a penalty kick in the 68th minute.

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CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The LA Galaxy clinched a berth in Major League Soccer’s playoffs for the first time since 2019, coming from behind in a 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake on Saturday night as Douglas Costa converted a penalty kick in the 68th minute.

The playoff berth is the 20th in 27 seasons for the Galaxy, a five-time MLS champion.

Eight of the 14 playoff spots have been determined, with the Galaxy joining Austin, Dallas and LAFC from the Western Conference, and defending champion New York City joined by Montreal, New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference.

LA Galaxy forward Douglas Costa (10) celebrates with midfielder Gaston Brugman (5) after scoring during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Real Salt Lake in Carson, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
LA Galaxy forward Douglas Costa (10) celebrates with midfielder Gaston Brugman (5) after scoring during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Real Salt Lake in Carson, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

LA was awarded a penalty kick by referee Kevin Stott when Riqui Puig was pulled down by Scott Caldwell but Puig’s kick was stopped in the 17th minute by goalkeeper Zac MacMath, who dived left.

Sergio Córdova put RSL (11-11-11) ahead with his ninth goal of the season in the 25th minute, falling as he headed Aaron Herrera’s cross past Jonathan Bond from 6 yards.

Stott did not at first award a penalty kick when Marcelo Silva knocked over Javier Hernández but changed the call after a video review. Costa tied the score for the Galaxy (13-12-8), sending his kick to the goalkeeper’s upper left corner as MacMath dived right.

The Galaxy outshot RSL 16-11, with eight shots on goal to five for RSL.

Bond saved four of five shots and MacMath had seven saves.

Both teams close the regular season Oct. 9. The Galaxy visit the Houston Dynamo and RSL hosts the Portland Timbers.

Real Salt Lake defender Aaron Herrera (22) defends against LA Galaxy forward Raheem Edwards (44) during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Real Salt Lake defender Aaron Herrera (22) defends against LA Galaxy forward Raheem Edwards (44) during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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