LA Galaxy vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 2019 MLS Match Preview

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2019 MLS Regular Season – Week 30
LA Galaxy vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Dignity Health Sports Complex â€“ Carson
September 29 â€“ 7:30 PM ET


TV: TSN4


STREAMING: MLS LIVE on ESPN+ in US


After three straight wins, the LA Galaxy have moved from below the playoff line to third in the Western Conference, one point below second-place Minnesota United. After clinching an Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs berth, they now eye a home game when they meet a Vancouver Whitecaps side already eliminated from playoff contention. 


The Galaxy (16-13-3) clinched a postseason spot following a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium Wednesday. Cristian Pavon broke the scoreless stalemate five minutes into the second half and Zlatan Ibrahimovic made it 2-0 in the 80th minute with his 28th goal of the season. Nedum Onuoha gave RSL a late lifeline, but the hosts couldn't find the equalizer.


The Whitecaps (7-15-10) are coming off a 1-1 home draw against Columbus Crew SC with Fredy Montero leveling in the fourth minute of stoppage time, canceling out Gyasi Zardes' 18th-minute penalty kick conversion. 


Daniel Steres and Ibrahimovic scored eight minutes apart in the second half to lift the Galaxy to a 2-0 win April 5 at BC Place in the first meeting this season between the teams.

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LA Galaxy vs. Vancouver

Sunday, September 29 at 7:30 PM ET
Dignity Health Sports Park

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LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Romain Alessandrini (M) - knee surgery
    • QUESTIONABLE: Perry Kitchen (M) - groin surgery
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution: Favio Alvarez (M), Giancarlo Gonzalez (D), Jorgen Skjelvik (D)
  • International duty:  None


Vancouver Whitecaps FC

LA Galaxy vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Michael Baldisimo (M) - left ankle injury
  • Suspended: Ali Adnan (D)
  • Suspended after next caution: Erik Godoy (D)
  • International duty:  None


Series Matchup at Galaxy


  • Galaxy: 8 wins, 18 goals
  • Whitecaps: 2 wins, 3 goals
  • 1 draw


Officials


  • Referee: Alan Kelly
  • Assistant Referees: Eric Weisbrod, Apolinar Mariscal
  • 4th Official: Baldomero Toledo
  • VAR: Victor Rivas