The L.A. Galaxy is a well-known team in MLS. Famous players like Cobi Jones, Luis Hernandez, David Beckham, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have represented the club, which has won several championships.
In the Concacaf Champions Cup, previously called the Champions League, the Galaxy has had significant success. They have secured one title in this tournament over the years, though they are among the top teams in MLS history.
The Galaxy was among the first teams to win this Concacaf tournament in 2000, with players like Hernandez, Cobi Jones, and young Greg Vanney, who is now the head coach, celebrating the victory.
L.A. Galaxy looking to Greg Vanney for Concacaf success
Nearly 26 years have passed since that win, and the Galaxy has yet to repeat it. However, 2026 appears promising for the team, which aims to compete for the Concacaf title once again.
Vanney is now counting on players like Marco Reus, Gabriel Pec, and Jakob Glesnes to help secure a tournament win.
The Galaxy will face Sporting San Miguelito of Panama on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET at Estadio Javier Cruz.
The team’s supporters are eager to see their club regain its dominance, and a strong showing in the 2026 Champions Cup could help them move on from a challenging 2025 MLS season.
Riqui Puig’s recent setback due to a cruciate ligament injury has disappointed fans, particularly since Vanney had previously expressed optimism about his recovery for the upcoming season.
Vanney understands the importance of winning the Champions Cup and now carries the responsibility of reviving that success for the club after more than 20 years, this time from the sidelines.