LA Galaxy advance to MLS West final

The Los Angeles Galaxy have progressed to the final of the MLS Western Conference after defeating the New York Red Bulls 2-1 last night.

Luke Rodgers put the Red Bulls ahead early on, before David Beckham set up a Mike Magee goal from a corner.

Former Everton midfielder Landon Donovan netted a penalty in the 74th minute to seal the 2-1 victory.

"I haven't even thought about what's next after this," said Beckham after the match. "Right now, I'm just thinking about the moment and winning a championship."

"We started off badly. It wasn't what we planned.

"The way we adjusted ourselves showed the character of this team."

The Galaxy face Real Salt Lake on Sunday in a rematch of the 2009 MLS Cup.