The Los Angeles Galaxy defeated Guadalajara of Mexico on penalty kicks to win the inaugural Independence Cup before 27,103 at Chicago’s Soldier Field. Los Angeles had its best scoring chance in the 18th minute, when Paul Caligiuri’s header off of a corner kick was cleared away by a Chivas defender. Guadalajara was awarded a penalty in the 24th minute, but Alberto Coyote’s kick hit the right post. Caligiuri was ejected for a hard tackle on Coyote in the 73rd minute, but the Galaxy held on for the final minutes. Los Angeles was without Jorge Campos, who left immediately after the club’s 2-0 win over New England on July 4 to return to Mexico to attend to personal matters. It is not known if he will return for the MLS All-Star game on July 9. July 6 in Chicago Los Angeles (MLS) 0 Guadalajara (Mexico) 0 (Los Angeles wins 4-2 on penalties). Los Angeles — Hartman, Vanney, Calichman, Caligiuri, Lak, Pena, Armas, Cienfuegos, Botello, Taylor, Jones. Subs: Welton for Taylor in 64th minute, Shue for Jones in 68th, Jara for Pena in 71st. Guadalajara — Sedano, Zarate, Acosta, Castro, Solis, Robles, Coyote, Ramirez, Garcia, Napoles, Martinez. Subs: Vasquez for Solis in 46th minute, Varela for Garcia in 72nd. Penalty shootout: Los Angeles — Cienfuegos (goal), Jara (goal), Vanney (goal), Welton (goal); Guadalajara — Zarate (goal), Napoles (wide right), Vasquez (goal), Ramirez (saved). Referee: Richard Grady. Att.: 27,103.