CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy return home for a three-game homestand starting with Saturday's clash with FC Dallas at StubHub Center.
Below are matchups to watch, statements made by the Galaxy and my own personal prediction.
LINKS
Remember that with a victory on Saturday, the LA Galaxy will clinch a postseason berth for the sixth consecutive year.
In 'What to Watch For" I break down the Galaxy's clash with FC Dallas with TWCSN play-by-play man Joe Tutino.
In the latest edition of "By the Numbers," we look at the Galaxy's success at home against FCD.
Lastly, LAGalaxy.com's Larry Morgan provides his preview of the match.
MATCHUPS TO WATCH:
DAN GARGAN vs. FABIAN CASTILLO
Back from suspension, Gargan will have to put the breaks on one of MLS' hottest strikers as Castillo will look to use his speed to break through the Galaxy central defense.
ROBBIE KEANE vs. ZACH LOYD
Loyd has done well in his transition from outside back to central defense, but he'll face a stiff test in Keane, who is expected to be eager to break his scoreless streak after a disappointing showing against San Jose.
OMAR GONZALEZ vs. BLAS PEREZ
Gonzalez will have his hands full with Perez on Saturday as the FC Dallas striker will seek to torment the Galaxy center back in search of goals.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING:
"We're still in the running for the Supporters' Shield...but I don't want to worry about that right now. I want to worry about Dallas because they're no easy task. They're a really good team with a lot of threats especially Castillo who is doing really well. We don't need to worry about Supporters' Shield right now, we need to worry about beating Dallas." - Omar Gonzalez
PREDICTION:
LA Galaxy 4 FC Dallas 0 (Keane 2, Zardes 1, Sarvas 1)
