The highly anticipated match between St. Louis CITY SC and LA Galaxy at CITYPARK on Saturday, June 14, 2025, delivered an early flurry of goals and excitement, with Gabriel Pec finding the net for the visitors to level the score.

St. Louis drew first blood in the 35th minute when João Klauss, continuing his impressive form, capitalized on a slick attacking move. Marcel Hartel, showcasing his playmaking abilities, delivered a precise pass to Klauss, who made no mistake in slotting the ball home, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.

However, the Galaxy responded swiftly. Marco Reus, the experienced German midfielder, displayed his vision and technique, setting up Gabriel Pec for the equalizer in the 41st minute. Pec, with a composed finish, struck the ball past Roman Bürki, silencing the St. Louis faithful and restoring parity to the scoreline. The goal was Pec's second of the season, his first since March.

The game crackled with intensity from the opening whistle, with both teams demonstrating attacking intent. Galaxy held more possession early on, but St. Louis looked dangerous on the counter.

St. Louis regained the lead early in the second half courtesy of another goal from Joao Klauss.

The match marks another chapter in the developing rivalry between St. Louis and the LA Galaxy. In their previous encounters, St. Louis has held the upper hand.

Both teams have had mixed results recently. St. Louis has scored in each of their last 5 games. Meanwhile, the LA Galaxy's defense will need to be at their best to stop St. Louis City from scoring, given their scoring form at home.

The equalizing goal from Gabriel Pec injected life into the match, setting the stage for a thrilling contest between two ambitious teams.