"CARSON, Calif. - Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the second half and New York City FC tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in a season opener on Sunday before a sellout crowd of 30,510 at Dignity Health Sports Park. Newcomer João Klauss needed 90 seconds to win the hearts of Galaxy fans, scoring with assists from Marco Reus and Joseph Paintsil for a 1-0 lead."
"Los Angeles maintained the lead until Emiro Garces was sent off the field for a second yellow card, setting up a successful PK for Fernández that tied it in the 66th minute and left the Galaxy a man short. Fernández scored five goals in 19 appearances with L.A. last season. Novak Micovic did not have a save in his 25th career start for the Galaxy - 20 of them coming last season when the 24-year-old allowed 37 goals."
Nicolás Fernández converted a second-half penalty to level New York City FC and the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in the season opener before 30,510 fans at Dignity Health Sports Park. João Klauss scored within 90 seconds with assists from Marco Reus and Joseph Paintsil to give the Galaxy an early lead. Emiro Garces received a second yellow and was sent off, creating the penalty opportunity that Fernández converted in the 66th minute. Novak Micovic registered no saves while Matt Freese made six stops for NYCFC. The Galaxy aim to rebound from last season's struggles; NYCFC lost to Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference Final. Los Angeles hosts Charlotte FC next; NYCFC visits Philadelphia Union.
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