Galaxy Recognize Standout Player
The LA Galaxy have announced their 2025 team awards, highlighting the contributions of key players [2]. Among those honored was Vanney, a member of the age group that achieved a three-peat in the MLS Next Cup [2]. His stellar performance in the 2025 U-19 MLS Next Cup earned him the MVP award [2]. Vanney scored three goals in the tournament, including one in the final on June 22 [2]. His talent has also been recognized at the international level, as he was recently called up by the U.S. U-19 Men’s National Team for a training camp in Spain [2].
FC Dallas Faces Playoff Deficit
In contrast to the Galaxy's celebrations, FC Dallas suffered a setback in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs [1]. They fell 3-0 to Vancouver in Game 1 of the Round One Best-of-3 series [1]. The match saw 11 players making their FC Dallas postseason debuts [1]. Homegrown goalkeeper Michael Collodi recorded seven saves [1]. FC Dallas will need to regroup quickly to stay alive in the playoffs.
TL;DR
- Vanney of the LA Galaxy was named the 2025 MLS NEXT Cup MVP after scoring three goals in the tournament [2].
- Vanney's success led to a call-up to the U.S. U-19 Men’s National Team training camp in Spain [2].
- FC Dallas lost 3-0 to Vancouver in Game 1 of the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, putting them at a disadvantage [1].
- Eleven players made their postseason debuts for FC Dallas in the playoff loss [1].