"I'm happy for the guys. I feel like we're trying to learn some things while we're playing games. Playing three games really quickly in Coachella, to then very quickly jumping on a plane and going to Panama, to coming back and quickly playing New York and quickly turning this game around."
"I felt it was an average game and an average performance, yet we still came away with a point. I know players will get better from getting those minutes. You're never quite sure what to expect in the first game because the intensity is always higher, but I expect my players to be better next week."
LA Galaxy manager Greg Vanney defended his players' performance following three consecutive draws in their packed schedule. The team drew 0-0 at home against San Miguelito in the Concacaf Champions Cup, following a 1-1 away result and advancing to the Round of 16. This came after a 1-1 draw with New York City FC in their MLS season opener. Vanney acknowledged the demanding schedule of three games in one week and four games in ten days, noting the team is learning while playing frequent matches. Charlotte FC also drew 1-1 with St. Louis in their opening match, with goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina making ten saves. Charlotte coach Dean Smith accepted the draw as fair but expects improved performance from his players in their upcoming match against LA Galaxy.
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