Preview, form, head-to-head, team news and broadcast details for LA Galaxy vs New York City FC clash at Dignity Health Sports Park, as the Western Conference hosts welcome Eastern opposition in an early-season MLS fixture
LA Galaxy host New York City FC on Sunday night in a cross-conference MLS fixture that offers an early test for both squads. The Galaxy begin their home campaign looking to reassert themselves as contenders in the West, while NYCFC travel across the country aiming to tighten up their away form and start the season with a statement performance.
The MLS season opener can shape confidence more than standings, and for two clubs with recent rebuilding phases behind them, this meeting carries significance beyond the three points available.
How the teams go into the game: form
LA Galaxy won four of their six pre-season friendlies including victories over fellow MLS sides St. Louis, DC United and Portland.
Meanwhile, New York City FC grabbed just one victory in five friendlies, having suffered back-to-back losses at the hands of Sporting Kansas City and the San Jose Earthquakes in pre-season.
LA Galaxy vs New York City FC: Head-to-head
Because the clubs sit in different conferences, meetings are less frequent than intra-conference rivalries. When they do meet, matches tend to be open, with both sides comfortable in possession and willing to commit numbers forward.
LA Galaxy has won two straight games over NYCFC, who had previously grabbed four consecutive victories over their upcoming opponents.
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LA Galaxy vs New York City FC: Team news
Edwin Cerrillo is suspended for LA Galaxy, with Chris Rindov and Riqui Puig being sidelined.
As for the visitors, Alonso Martinez will miss out, with Kai Trewin and Jacob Arroyave are doubtful ahead of Sunday’s clash
LA Galaxy vs New York City FC: Predicted line ups
LA Galaxy (4-2-3-1): Novak Mićović; Miki Yamane, Martín Cáceres, Jakob Glesnes, Julián Aude; Justin Haak, Lucas Sanabria; Gabriel Pec, Marco Reus, Joseph Paintsil; João Klauss
New York City FC (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese; Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Raul Gustavo, Kevin O’Toole; Aiden O’Neill, Andres Perea; Hannes Wolf, Maxi Moralez, Nicolas Fernandez; Agustín Ojeda
LA Galaxy vs New York City FC: When and where to watch in US
The MLS fixture between LA Galaxy and New York City FC will be played on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with kick off scheduled for 19:00 ET that corresponds to 4:00 pm PT locally in California.
MLS matches are distributed globally through Apple TV’s MLS platform. In the United States, the match will be available via Apple’s MLS coverage.