Villarreal, Keane help Galaxy to win in MLS opener

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Mar 6, 2015; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez (4) and Chicago Fire midfielder Matt Watson (8) run toward the ball at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 6, 2015; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Jose Villarreal (5) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second half against the Chicago Fire at StubHub Center. The Galaxy defeated the Fire 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 6, 2015; Carson, CA, USA; Chicago Fire forward Quincy Amarikwa (24) is defended by Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Juninho (19) at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

LA Galaxy scored twice in the second half to beat Chicago Fire 2-0 on Friday as the 20th season of Major League Soccer got underway.

Midfielder Jose Villarreal struck in the 65th minute for the defending champions before striker Robbie Keane made it 2-0 in the 81st minute.

The entire season had come close to being delayed by a labor stoppage before players struck a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement with the League on Wednesday.