KANSAS CITY, MO. – The LA Galaxy look to extend their unbeaten run to five games on Sunday when they take on Sporting Kansas City.
Los Angeles has scored a whopping 12 goals and conceded only four during their impressive recent run of form. The Galaxy have not had the best luck in Kansas City as of late, however, as the team has gone winless in the city since 2007.
Below are a series of links to read, matchups to watch and a quote ahead of the game.
LINKS:
Steven Gerrard’s status remains in question after the midfielder suffered a knock in training earlier this week.
Gerrard may be a question mark, but Sebastian Lletget believes his healthy and ready for tonight’s match in Kansas City.
Ashley Cole has adapted quickly to MLS and said the smile is back on his face with the LA Galaxy.
In the latest edition of By the Numbers, we look at LA’s poor record in the blue kits that they’ll on Sunday night.
Gyasi Zardes is quietly enjoying a stellar start to the 2016 campaign.
Lastly, LAGalaxy.com’s Larry Morgan offers a preview of tonight’s game.
MATCHUPS TO WATCH:
Giovani dos Santos vs. Matt Besler
Dos Santos is quite literally in the best form of his time in MLS, but it won’t be easy to continue that success against Sporting Kansas City. Despite their recent struggles, Kansas City will be eager to halt Dos Santos’ impressive form.
Baggio Husidic vs. Benny Feilhaber
The most important match of the evening will pit the Galaxy’s talented defensive-minded midfielder against the Sporting Kansas City playmaker. If Los Angeles is to steal points from Sporting on the road, Husidic must contain Feilhaber and limit his connections to Kansas City’s forwards
Daniel Steres vs. Dom Dwyer
The former LA Galaxy II captain will have a major test on his hands when he takes on Sporting KC’s English striker. Look for Dwyer to try and exploit any potential lapses in spacing between Steres and Van Damme.
WHAT THEY SAID:
“The atmosphere is incredible. It’s loud and consistent throughout the 90 minutes. But the most difficult thing is that they have a really good team. They’ve got guys who are willing to fight and run, and they’re really well coached. They make it really difficult.”
- Mike Magee on playing at Children’s Mercy Sporting Park.
