Miki Yamane salvages draw for LA Galaxy | Energy Moment of the Matchday | OneFootball

By MLSsoccer staff

Energy Moment of the Matchday 33: Miki Yamane

Miki Yamane picked an opportune time for his first LA Galaxy goal.

With the MLS Cup 2024 champions chasing a late equalizer at Seattle Sounders FC, the Japanese right back struck in the 87th minute to salvage a 2-2 draw.

In the process, Yamane also earned Energy Moment of the Matchday presented by Celsius honors for Matchday 33.

Facing a two-goal deficit and possible elimination from Audi MLS Cup Playoffs contention, the Galaxy were forced to rally during Saturday's visit to Lumen Field.

Maya Yoshida pulled one back at the stroke of halftime, before former Japan international teammate Yamane completed the comeback three minutes from time by poking in Tucker Lepley's deflected service off a low cross from Mauricio Cuevas.

"It was commitment. He made the commitment to go and get there, and in the end he's able to bury it," head coach Greg Vanney said of Yamane's goal. "I think the whole game came down to the guys working for each other, sacrificing at times for each other, trying to stay as connected as we could.

"Super proud of the guys. This is not an easy place to come and get a point, especially if you go down two [goals]. Really happy for them."

The Galaxy return home on Saturday to host FC Cincinnati at Dignity Health Sports Park (10:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).