Statistics show LA Galaxy outperform Lionel Messi and friends' Inter Miami

As the 2024 Major League Soccer regular season nears its end, two teams have stolen the spotlight with their exceptional performances: Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and the LA Galaxy.

While Inter Miami was the first to secure an automatic playoff spot, the LA Galaxy has reemerged as a dominant force in U.S. soccer, capturing attention with its high-powered offense.

What sets the LA Galaxy apart, even in comparison to Miami's star-studded lineup featuring Messi and Luis Suarez, is its record-breaking offensive unit. The Galaxy has become the highest-scoring team of the tournament, thanks to an unprecedented achievement in MLS history: four players on the same team surpassing ten goals each in a single season.

LA Galaxy's four-headed scoring machine dominates MLS

Leading this offensive juggernaut are Gabriel Pec, Dejan Joveljic, Joseph Paintsil, and team captain Riqui Puig. Together, they’ve scored 48 of the Galaxy’s 63 total goals, an astounding contribution that showcases the team's depth and firepower.

Joveljic leads the pack with 14 goals, followed closely by Pec with 13, Puig with 11, and Paintsil with 10. In their recent 4-2 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps, Paintsil’s third goal helped solidify the Galaxy’s position as a top contender in the league.

This kind of performance has propelled the LA Galaxy into serious contention for the 2024 MLS Cup. After several seasons of inconsistency, the team has finally hit its stride, becoming one of the most formidable squads in the league.

Their ability to generate goals from multiple sources makes them a daunting challenge for any opponent, and their recent offensive surge has solidified their reputation as one of the league’s most dangerous teams.

Looking ahead, LA Galaxy's next test comes on Saturday, October 2, when they visit the Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. With the Western Conference title in sight and Gabriel Pec in top form, the Galaxy will aim to continue their momentum as they approach the playoffs. The upcoming matches will be crucial in determining their final standing and setting the stage for a deep postseason run.