Laborda's Late Goal Gives Whitecaps 1-1 Tie at Galaxy

Mathias Laborda scored in the 82nd minute to give the Vancouver Whitecaps a 1-1 tie against the LA Galaxy on Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

The draw halted the Whitecaps' club regular-season record four-game win streak. Vancouver entered the match with an 8-1-1 record, marking it as only the second Major League Soccer team in the post-shootout era since 2000 to win eight of its first nine games.

Joseph Paintsil put the Galaxy ahead in the 46th minute, just after the start of the second half. Lucas Sanabria stole a misplayed ball from Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka and fed Paintsil for a finish from the right side of the area.

The Whitecaps equalized late when Sebastian Berhalter delivered a free kick from the left side to the back post. Laborda headed it in from point-blank range to cap the scoring.

Vancouver dominated possession with 58 percent and outshot Los Angeles 19-7 overall, including a 5-2 advantage in shots on target. Galaxy goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski made four saves, while Takaoka recorded one.

The result leaves the Whitecaps atop the Western Conference standings with their strong start intact, though the streak-ending draw...