For the second time in as many matches, Sporting Kansas City gained a second-half man advantage, but couldn't find a winning goal against a shorthanded opponent.
On the other hand, Sporting – with one costly exception – shut down the LA Galaxy's potent attack, which had scored nine goals in the two matches leading up to Sunday night's 1-1 draw at Children's Mercy Park.
Manager Peter Vermes chose to highlight the positives – which also included Brad Davis' curling strike for a 1-0 lead in the 32nd minute – in his postmatch news conference.