LA Galaxy return home for the decisive second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup Round One tie against Sporting San Miguelito, with qualification for the Round of 16 on the line. LA Galaxy vs Sporting San Miguelito at Dignity Health Sports Park on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
After the first leg in Panama, the MLS side will look to take control in front of their home crowd and finish the job in Carson. With a commanding 6–1 aggregate lead from the first leg in Panama, LA Galaxy welcome Sporting San Miguelito for the second leg.
Greg Vanney’s side delivered a ruthless performance in San Pedro Sula, with Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min starring in the 6-1 rout.
Sporting San Miguelito, the Panamanian champions, face an almost impossible task to overturn the deficit, but will look to restore pride in front of a small traveling contingent.
LA Galaxy, unbeaten in their last seven competitive games, are heavy favorites to advance comfortably on home soil.
LA Galaxy vs Sporting San Miguelito – Date, Time, Predictions, and More
The second leg of this Round One series sees LA Galaxy aiming to seal progression with a strong home performance against Sporting San Miguelito.
| Match | LA Galaxy vs Sporting San Miguelito |
|---|---|
| Competition | CONCACAF Champions Cup — Round One (2nd leg) |
| Date | 25 February 2026 |
| Kick-off | 8:00 PM PT / 11:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson |
Team News and Analysis
LA Galaxy Team News
- LA Galaxy enters this tie as the more experienced side in continental competition.
- The club is coming into 2026 looking to bounce back from a difficult previous season and has made squad adjustments to improve results.
- With the second leg at home, rotation is possible, but a strong XI is expected to secure progression.
Sporting San Miguelito Team News
- Sporting qualified through regional competition and arrived as underdogs.
- The Panamanian side is expected to rely on defensive organization and counterattacks.
- No major confirmed absences reported ahead of the second leg.
Analysis: LA Galaxy’s Dignity Health fortress (unbeaten in 8) vs. Sporting San Miguelito’s grit; aggregate lead tilts heavily—expect LA Galaxy control, with second-half subs decisive.
Head-to-Head Record
First competitive series: First leg Sporting San Miguelito 1-6 LA Galaxy. Average 3.5 goals, high-scoring.
All-time H2H
| Date | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | CONCACAF Champions Cup | Sporting San Miguelito 1-6 LA Galaxy | 1-6 |
LA Galaxy vs Sporting San Miguelito Starting XI Lineups
- LA Galaxy (4-2-2-2) Starting XI vs Sporting San Miguelito: J. Marcinkowski; M. Cuevas, M. Yoshida, J. Glesnes, J. Nelson; J. Haak, E. Cerrillo; G. Pec, J. Paintsil, C. Ramirez, M. Nascimento.
- Sporting San Miguelito (4-4-2) Starting XI vs LA Galaxy: J. Calderon; J. Caicedo, O. Alba, M. Avila, S. Ramirez; J. Barria, A. Valencia, H. Hurtado, R. Tello; A. James, G. Herrera.
Key Players to watch
LA Galaxy
- Maya Yoshida — Team Captain; Leader of the 2024 MLS Cup-winning defense.
- Joseph Paintsil — Designated Player; Scored the away goal vs. San Miguelito
- Gabriel Pec — creativity and pace in the final third
Sporting San Miguelito
- Rodrigo Tello — Team Captain; Scored vs. LA Galaxy (Feb 19)
- Joel Barría — Current LPF Top Scorer (2 goals)
- Ángel Orelien — Primary playmaker; High market value
Match Prediction
LA Galaxy’s quality and Dignity Health aura overwhelm Sporting San Miguelito in a Champions Cup statement, securing a comfortable win and a massive aggregate victory. The visitors threaten early but eventually fade.
- Predicted score: LA Galaxy 4-0 Sporting San Miguelito (10-1 aggregate). LA Galaxy clean sheet value.
Where to Watch LA Galaxy vs Sporting San Miguelito
Stream LA Galaxy vs Sporting San Miguelito live with these CONCACAF Champions Cup options:
- USA: FS2 (English), TUDN (Spanish), Concacaf GO app starts 10:00 PM ET.
- Central America: Regional sports networks
- Canada: OneSoccer at 10:00 PM ET.
- Australia: Concacaf YouTube/Facebook; beIN Sports select. Begins 3:00 PM AEDT (Feb 25).
- Europe: Concacaf GO/YouTube (free); Sky Sports highlights (UK). Local: beIN Sports (Spain/France), DAZN (Germany/Italy).