L.A. Galaxy down Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1, retake top spot in Western Conference
VANCOUVER — The L.A. Galaxy climbed back to the top of Major League Soccer’s Western Conference standings Saturday, downing the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1.
The Whitecaps (4-2-1) held a one-point lead on the Galaxy (4-1-3) heading into the game.
Joseph Paintsil had a goal and an assist for L.A., while Dejan Joveljic and Diego Fagundez also scored. Riqui Puig contributed a pair of helpers.
Brian White replied for the Whitecaps, who saw their two-game win streak snapped.