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Galaxy finishes season unbeaten at home

By Kevin Roderick | October 16, 2011 11:26 PM

barrett_goal_chivas.jpgA goal in the 53rd minute by Chad Barrett gave the Galaxy a 1-0 victory tonight over Chivas U.S.A. on the soccer field the teams share in Carson. The Galaxy became just the third team to go through an MLS season without losing at home, finishing 12-0-5. They head into the playoffs as the league's top-seeded team.

Photo: L.A. Galaxy


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