LA Galaxy goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski saved a penalty kick in the final minutes of stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw [1] on July 25, 2026 [4].
The save preserved a point for the Galaxy in the high-stakes California Clasico, preventing a late victory for the San Jose Earthquakes in a tightly contested regional rivalry.
The match took place at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California [2]. Marcinkowski was active throughout the contest, recording five saves [2] to keep his team in the game. The tension peaked during the closing moments of the match when San Jose was awarded a penalty kick.
Timo Werner took the penalty shot late in the game [5]. Marcinkowski blocked the attempt approximately five minutes into extra time [3] — a critical stop that ensured the match ended in a deadlock.
Both teams struggled to find a decisive edge throughout the encounter. While the Galaxy managed to hold their ground, the missed opportunity for the Earthquakes highlighted the narrow margins of the match. The 1-1 result reflects a balanced struggle between the two California sides [1].
“JT Marcinkowski saved a penalty kick in the final minutes of stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw.”
This result maintains the competitive parity between the LA Galaxy and the San Jose Earthquakes. By securing a draw through a high-pressure save, the Galaxy avoid a damaging loss in a rivalry match, while the Earthquakes miss a key opportunity to gain three points in the standings.
