The now six-time MLS Cup champions defeated the Eastern Conference Champion New York Red Bulls by a score of 2-1. The Galaxy got off the mark quickly with forward Joseph Paintsil scoring in the 9th minute. Just five minutes later, forward Dejan Joveljić doubled the Galaxy’s lead. With the Galaxy as the team with the most regular season points remaining in the playoffs, the club knew a win in the Conference Final would put MLS Cup at their home stadium. The Galaxy also recorded the most goals in playoffs history with 18 across the campaign.