Los Angeles Galaxy have been forced to settle for a point today after being held to a 1-1 draw by 10-men Chivas USA, thanks to a late strike from Carlos Alvarez.
Galaxy went closest to breaking the deadlock in the first half when Jose Villareal smashed against the crossbar after meeting a free kick from close range.
Chivas were reduced to 10 men five minutes before the break when Joaquin Velasquez was given a second yellow card after bringing down Colin Clark.
Mike Magee hit the post early in the second half as Galaxy began to pile on the pressure in search of a winning goal.
With six minutes left substitute Jack McBean finally broke the deadlock with a header into the top corner.
Chivas mounted a rapid response and found the strength to equalise on 89 minutes when Alvarez tapped home a Carlos Borja cross.
Liam Power
