LA Galaxy see off New York Red Bulls for record-extending sixth MLS Cup title

• Galaxy beat NYRB 2-1 for record sixth MLS Cup title
• Early goals from Paintsil, Jovelji hold up in victory
• LA Galaxy 2-1 New York Red Bulls - as it happened

The Los Angeles Galaxy overcame the loss of their most dynamic player to win their first Major League Soccer championship in 10 years Saturday.

Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Jovelji scored four minutes apart early in the first half, then Los Angeles repelled the New York Red Bulls to earn MLS Cup with a 2-1 victory in front of 26,812 at the Dignity Health Sports Park, the Galaxy's home field.