The Los Angeles Galaxy defeated the New York Red Bulls 2-1 to clinch a record-extending sixth MLS Cup crown on Saturday, ending a decade-long title drought for the Major League Soccer glamour club.

Paintsil put the Galaxy in front to stay in the ninth minute at the end of the sequence that started with midfielders Edwin Cerrillo and Gaston Brugman working a give-and-go high in the Red Bull end.