The LA Galaxy continued the worst start by a defending champion in MLS history, squandering a two-goal lead over the Philadelphia Union en route to a 10th loss in 13 games to begin 2025. Just six minutes later, the Galaxy doubled the lead when Fagundez scored, also on a feed from Reus. Two minutes later, Philadelphia drew level when Baribo scored on a header off a centering pass from Danley Jean Jacques. Baribo scored off a pass from Mikael Uhre. The Galaxy, who have allowed an MLS-high 31 goals, scored their two goals on four shots.