They played and have been consistent against a Canadian team that alone brings great joy to the MLS, historical California team, LA has been one of the competitive teams and this year seems to be doing much better than their local neighbors, this week they will take on the original Classico of California. Verses Vancouver away they were able to beat first place team in the conference 3-1 and not only did they beat them away they were able to get back on the map and position the team back to where all the fans expected them to be.
Between the Galaxy and Whitecaps FC, with
LA leading the all-time series 15-12-7. Against Vancouver, the Galaxy hold a 14-11-7 record in league play, a 0-1-0 record in Leagues Cup action and a 1-0-0 record in the MLS Cup Playoffs. In three matches played across all competitions between the two teams during the 2023 campaign, LA held a 0-2-1 record. In 15 all-time regular-season matches played on the road against Vancouver, LA holds a 4-7-4 (19 GF, 26 GA) record. In the last meeting between the two teams, the LA Galaxy fell 2-1 to Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Leagues Cup play at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 30, 2023. The last time the Galaxy defeated Whitecaps FC at BC Place, LA earned a 2-0 win on April 5, 2019.
They face off a California Classico and are in too deep to let this next game not have this game be quick easy sealed deal. San Jose Earthquakes is Saturday's match which marks the 35th meeting across all competitions, so it’ll be a game to be excited about because if the team wins it’ll be back on the map for the Western conference, like it was back when Donavan and Beckham were around.
Sunday’s match marks the 100th edition across all competitions of the California Clásico between the Galaxy and the San Jose Earthquakes, with LA leading the all-time series 47-33-19 (159 GF, 139 GA). Against San Jose, LA holds a 38-28-17 record in league play, a 4-1-1 record in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and a 5-4-1 record in the MLS Cup Playoffs. In 46 all-time matches played at home across all competitions against the Earthquakes, the Galaxy hold a record of 28-12-6 (82 GF, 58 GA). LA is unbeaten in its last five regular-season matches played against San Jose (4-0-1; 13 GF, 8 GA) dating back to Sept. 24, 2022. Notably, Dejan Joveljić has six goal contributions (5 goals, 1 assist) in seven career regular-season matches played (4 starts) against San Jose. Through eight matches played during the 2024 MLS Regular Season, the LA Galaxy hold a 4-1-3 record (17 GF,12 GA; 15 points), lead the Western Conference and sit in second place in the Supporters’ Shield standings behind only Inter Miami CF (4-2-3; 19 GF, 14 GA; 15 points).
The things we should expect as they take on the derby, goals lots of goals. Luckily this year LA has shown that it’s not only the forwards that can score on this team, players like captain
Yoshida a defender who has proved to have great characteristics for the team is not afraid to score and is highly capable of scoring in the upcoming games.This match will have so many opportunities for players who haven’t seen much time, a day for Gabriel Pec, Joseph Painsil to continue to grow in the league. These are just three that have contributed valuable players to the league.
Notes:
-Yes LA Galaxy loses to local neighbors LAFC but was it all a tactical to be “ready ready” on July 4th .
-LA doesn’t just have middles and forwards scoring, they have the defenders chiming in too.
La Galaxy attack rank in MLS, from last place to first place, it’s been a successful season so far many would say.
-Taking on a strong Vancouver at home, watch out San Jose.
-The team is confident, San Jose hasn’t won in 5 games, they’re humbled from last years losses.
-All polls fall heavy on LA galaxy’s victory against San Jose.
