LAS VEGAS – Gyasi Zardes scored the game’s only goal as the LA Galaxy defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 in a preseason friendly at Las Vegas’ Cashman Field.
Newcomer Nigel de Jong made his preseason debut for the Galaxy, going 54 minutes in the victory. The Dutch midfielder is scheduled to be unveiled before the Southern California media at a press conference on Tuesday.
Starting a near first-choice lineup, Bruce Arena's Galaxy side set the tempo early on as they enjoyed the lion share of possession in the first half.