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The 2020 LA Galaxy II season was the club's seventh season of existence, and their seventh season in the USL Championship, the second tier of the United States Soccer Pyramid.
| 2020 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Junior Gonzalez | ||
| Stadium | Dignity Health Sports Park | ||
| USL Championship | Group B: 2nd Overall: 8th | ||
| Playoffs | Conference quarter-finals | ||
| Top goalscorer | Augustine Williams (13 goals) | ||
| Biggest win | Rio Grande Valley FC Toros 1–5 LA Galaxy II (March 8) | ||
| Biggest defeat | Phoenix Rising FC 4–0 LA Galaxy II (July 11) | ||
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On March 12, 2020, the USL announced the decision to suspend the 2020 season for a minimum of 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[1]
On June 19, 2020, the USL announced that the season will restart on July 11.[2]
- As of the end of the season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
- ^ Signed to first team contract with LA Galaxy.
- ^ LA Galaxy Academy player.
Transfers
Transfers in
| Pos. | Player | Transferred from | Fee/notes | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FW |  Frank López |
 San Antonio FC |
Loan return. | [3] | |
| DF |  Isaac Bawa |
FC Golden State Force |
Sign. | January 31, 2020 | [4] |
Transfers out
| Pos. | Player | Transferred to | Fee/notes | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF |  José Hernández |
Option declined. | December 5, 2019 | [3] | |
| MF | Brian Iloski |
Option declined. | December 5, 2019 | [3] | |
| MF |  Don Tchilao |
Option declined. | December 5, 2019 | [3] | |
| MF | Geoffrey Acheampong |
Contract ended. | December 5, 2019 | [3] | |
| DF | Justin Fiddes |
Contract ended. | December 5, 2019 | [3] | |
| DF | John Requejo |
Contract ended. | December 5, 2019 | [3] | |
| DF | Nate Shultz |
Contract ended. | December 5, 2019 | [3] | |
| DF |  Abdalla Haji Shaibu |
 MFK Vyškov |
Loan return. | December 5, 2019 | |
| MF |  Ernesto Walker |
Plaza Amador |
Loan return. | December 5, 2019 | |
| DF | Michael Gallagher |
Released. | December 5, 2019 | ||
| FW | Frank López |
OKC Energy FC |
Sign. | January 13, 2020 | [5] |
| GK | Eric Lopez |
LA Galaxy |
Sign. | January 15, 2020 | [6] |
| DF | Nick DePuy |
LA Galaxy |
Sign. | February 5, 2020 | [7] |
| MF | Kai Koreniuk |
LA Galaxy |
Sign. | June 25, 2020 | [8] |
| DF | Omar Ontiveros |
Released. | September 26, 2020 | [9][10] |
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Friendlies
| February 25 | Orange County SC | 1–1 | LA Galaxy II | Irvine, California |
| 11:30 ET | Stadium: Orange County Great Park |
USL Championship
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | New Mexico United | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 17 | +6 | 27 | 1.80 | Conference Quarterfinals |
| 7 | FC Tulsa | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 16 | +5 | 25 | 1.67 | |
| 8 | LA Galaxy II | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 29 | 32 | −3 | 26 | 1.63 | |
| 9 | Orange County SC | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 1.50 | |
| 10 | San Diego Loyal SC | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 18 | −1 | 23 | 1.44 |
Source: USL Championship
Rules for classification: 1) points per game; 2) points; 3) total wins; 4) total goal differential; 5) total goals scored; 6) disciplinary points; 7) coin toss or drawing of lots.
Rules for classification: 1) points per game; 2) points; 3) total wins; 4) total goal differential; 5) total goals scored; 6) disciplinary points; 7) coin toss or drawing of lots.
Regular season
On December 20, 2019, the USL announced the 2020 season schedule.[11]
All times in Pacific Time Zone.
| March 8 1 | Rio Grande Valley FC Toros | 1–5 | LA Galaxy II | Edinburg, Texas |
| 16:30 |
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Report | Stadium: H-E-B Park Attendance: 2,300 Referee: Tori Penso |
Group stage
On June 25, 2020, the USL announced the groups alignment for the resumption of play after the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States stopped the regular season. The top two teams in the group qualifies for the postseason.[12]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix Rising FC | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 46 | 17 | +29 | 35 | 2.19 | Advance to USL Championship Playoffs |
| 2 | LA Galaxy II | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 29 | 32 | −3 | 26 | 1.63 | |
| 3 | Orange County SC | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 1.50 | |
| 4 | San Diego Loyal SC | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 18 | −1 | 23 | 1.44 | |
| 5 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 34 | −10 | 11 | 0.69 |
Source: USL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) coin toss or drawing of lots.
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) coin toss or drawing of lots.
| July 11 2 | Phoenix Rising FC | 4–0 | LA Galaxy II | Tempe, Arizona |
| 19:00 | Report | Stadium: Casino Arizona Field Attendance: 0 Referee: Isaiah Vlad |
| July 19 3 | San Diego Loyal SC | 0–1 | LA Galaxy II | San Diego |
| 19:00 | Report | Stadium: Torero Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Ricardo Fierro |
| July 25 4 | LA Galaxy II | 1–0 | Sacramento Republic FC | Carson, California |
| 19:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Brandon Stevis |
| August 19 7 | LA Galaxy II | 1–4 | Phoenix Rising FC | Carson, California |
| 14:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Brandon Stevis | |
| Note: The decision to postpone the match has been made out of an abundance of caution following the July 29 announcement that numerous covered persons within the LA Galaxy II organization tested positive for COVID-19.[13] | ||||
| August 22 8 | LA Galaxy II | 1–2 | Orange County SC | Carson, California |
| 19:00 | Cuevas  20' Saldana  25' Vázquez 84' |
Report | Okoli 14' Smith 50' Palmer 59', 72' |
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 0 Referee: William Hoffman |
| August 26 9 | Portland Timbers 2 | 2–3 | LA Galaxy II | Portland, Oregon |
| 17:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Farhad Dadkho |
| August 30 10 | LA Galaxy II | 4–3 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Carson, California |
| 14:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Ricardo Fierro | |
| Note: Match moved from August 29 to 30.[14] | ||||
| September 2 6 | Orange County SC | 2–1 | LA Galaxy II | Irvine, California |
| 19:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Karen Callado | |
| Note: The decision to postpone the match has been made out of an abundance of caution following the July 29 announcement that numerous covered persons within the LA Galaxy II organization tested positive for COVID-19.[15] | ||||
| September 5 11 | Orange County SC | 1–2 | LA Galaxy II | Irvine, California |
| 19:00 | Report | Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Joseph Salinas |
| September 9 12 | LA Galaxy II | 0–3 | San Diego Loyal SC | Carson, California |
| 19:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Michael Radchuk |
| September 15 13 | LA Galaxy II | 3–2 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Carson, California |
| 19:00 | Williams 37', 84' (pen.) Perez 62' Nava 65' |
Report | Moses 22' Chester 28' Delgado 83' |
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Referee: Brandon Stevis |
| September 23 5 | LA Galaxy II | 1–1 | San Diego Loyal SC | Carson, California |
| 19:00 | Neal 22' Cuevas 37' Vázquez 60' Hernandez 69' Ontiveros 72',  90+8' Alvarado Jr. 90+1' |
Report | C. Martin 27' Klimenta 38' Rubín 42' (pen.) Adams 58' E. Martin 82'  89' Spencer 90+5' |
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Referee: William Hoffman |
| Note: Match postponed to September 23 due to covered individuals scheduled to be involved in the match tested positive for COVID-19.[16][14] | ||||
| September 26 14 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 2–2 | LA Galaxy II | Las Vegas |
| 19:30 | Report | Stadium: Cashman Field Attendance: 0 Referee: Brad Jensen |
| September 30 15 | LA Galaxy II | 3–1 | Orange County SC | Carson, California |
| 19:00 | Williams 10', 68' (pen.) Alvarado Jr. 54' Perez 58' Saldana 73' Hernandez 90+2' |
Report | Okoli 6' Alston 67' Smith 71' |
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Jon Freemon |
| October 3 16 | Phoenix Rising FC | 4–1 | LA Galaxy II | Tempe, Arizona |
| 19:30 | Report | Stadium: Casino Arizona Field Attendance: 0 Referee: Ricardo Fierro |
Playoffs
| October 10 Conference quarter-finals | Reno 1868 FC | 4–1 | LA Galaxy II | Reno, Nevada |
| 18:00 | Report | Stadium: Greater Nevada Field Attendance: 250 Referee: Matthew Thompson |
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