St. Louis City defeats Galaxy 2-1 with goals from Teuchert and Hartel

On Sunday, St. Louis City achieved a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy, who were leading the Western Conference. The match began with Cedric Teuchert scoring in the 9th minute, marking his second goal in just his third appearance in the league. The Galaxy equalized shortly after halftime with Gabriel Pec's left-footed shot, assisted by Miguel Berry, who had just entered the game. This goal was Pec's 11th of the season. St. Louis City regained the lead in the 68th minute when Marcel Hartel scored his first goal in only his second league appearance, following a strong performance with three assists in his debut match. Rookie defender Jayden Reid provided the assist for Hartel's goal, showcasing the contributions of new players to the team's success. Goalkeeper Roman Bürki played a crucial role in the victory, making five saves, including three in the first half, which helped maintain St. Louis City's lead. The Galaxy's John McCarthy also had a solid performance, saving three shots, but the loss ended their three-match winning streak. This match marked a significant achievement for St. Louis City, who had previously drawn all three encounters with the Galaxy. The victory improved their record to 5-10-12, while the Galaxy fell to 5-5-4 on the road, losing three of their last four away matches. St. Louis City will next face the New England Revolution, while the Galaxy will host Los Angeles FC on September 14.