The soccer match was held at StubHub Center in Carson, California, as the Galaxy were awarded home advantage by finishing the regular season with more points than the Revolution.

The Galaxy returned to the MLS Cup for the first time since 2012, when they became the third club to win the championship in back-to-back seasons.

[3][4] The playoffs, which ran from October to early December, were contested over four rounds by the top five clubs in each conference.

[9] The Galaxy convincingly defeated Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference semifinals by an aggregate score of 5–0.

MLS Cup MVP: Robbie Keane (LA Galaxy) Assistant referees: Peter Manikowski (United States) Joe Fletcher (Canada) Fourth official: Armando Villarreal (United States) Match rules The Galaxy set the record for most MLS Cup wins, with five, and qualified for the 2015–16 CONCACAF Champions League as USA #1 spot.

They won their group, which included Central Football Club and Comunicaciones F.C., but lost 3-1 over a two-legged match against Querétaro F.C..