Photos from the Los Angeles Galaxy’s season-opening, 2-0 victory over the Chicago Fire.
Galaxy defender Leonardo gets tangled with Fire forward Quincy Amarikwa as they look to control the ball during the second half. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Galaxy midfielder Stafan Ishizaki shoots wide of the goal against the Fire’s Sean Johnson (25) in the second half. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson punches away a shot off a header by Galaxy forward Gyasi Zardes (right) in the second half. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Galaxy forward Robbie Keane kicks the goal post after missing a shot against the Fire in the second half. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Fire defender Lovel Palmer clears the ball after goalie Sean Johnson made a save against the Galaxy. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Galaxy midfielder Juninho challenges Fire forward Quincy Amarikwa for possession of the ball in the first half Friday night at StubHub Center. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson makes a diving save as Galaxy forward Gyasi Zardes moves into position for a potential rebound in the first half. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
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Galaxy defender Leonardo (22) tries to beat Fire midfielder Matt Watson to the ball in the first half. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Fire forward Kennedy Igboananike tries to maintain possession as he’s challenged by Galaxy defender Leonardo (22) during the first half. (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)