The USL’s highest scoring side, LA Galaxy II (4-0-4, 16 points) will play host to the league’s best defensive side, Sacramento Republic FC (2-1-3, 9 points), at 7:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, May 7 at StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium.
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Galaxy II have forged quite the history with the Northern California rival in just two years of USL participation. The last time they met, Galaxy II defeated Sacramento in the first round of the USL Playoffs in a 1-0 win on September 26. A year prior, they were knocked out in the 2014 playoffs by Sacramento. But in regular season matchups, Sacramento hold a firm 5-1-2 series edge. Los Dos have never won at home against Sacramento.
LA, one of two remaining unbeaten sides in the USL this season, ride a two-game win streak into Saturday’s match. The two wins come after a stretch of four consecutive draws for Los Dos. In each of the last six matches, Galaxy II have been first on the board.
Los Dos have scored the most goals in the USL in 2016 (17) and they are the only team in the league to average more than two goals per game (2.13). Their captain forward Jack McBean leads the league in goals scored (9) after netting a hat trick against Colorado Switchbacks FC on May 4. Last year, McBean had six goals on the season.
Sacramento, on the other hand, bring a three-game losing streak into Saturday’s game. They’ve failed to score in their last four matches and have scored only two goals in the six games they’ve played in 2016. They’re the lowest-scoring team in the USL.
But also important to note is Sacramento’s defense. Through six games, they’ve allowed only three goals, giving them the league’s lowest GAA (0.50). But after starting the year with three straight shutouts, they’ve allowed one goal in each of their last three games. On Wednesday, Colorado Springs also had a 0.50 GAA ahead of kickoff. They had allowed three LA goals by the final whistle.
Ahead of the match, LA Galaxy mascot Cozmo will be hosting “Cozmo’s Taco Tailgate” taking place from 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. PT. A taco truck will be on hand in Lot 18 to provide tacos to 150 of Cozmo’s best friends. Fans are encouraged to bring their own beer or beverages and arrive early as Cozmo’s famous tacos won’t last long. In addition to Cozmo's Taco Tailgate, fans can also enjoy $2 dollar tacos and beer within the confines of the StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium during the game. Parking for the match is free.
LAST MATCH
LA Galaxy II 3 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 2: Los Dos were first on the board in their fifth straight match of the season when Jack McBean earned and then converted a penalty kick in the 32nd minute. McBean added two more in the second half for his first hat trick in a Los Dos shirt. Colorado Springs scored two goals after the 75th minute making the closing minutes a little tenser for the home side, but ultimately, Los Dos prevailed and earned its second consecutive win.
Sacramento Republic FC 0 | Orange County Blues FC 1: Sacramento failed to score in its fourth straight game in its second consecutive 0-1 loss at home. Blues midfielder Pavle Popara capitalized on a missed clearance from Republic FC midfielder Danny Barrera in the first half, finishing a 1-on-1 with Sacramento’s keeper. The score would hold until the final whistle, disappointing a sold-out crowd at Bonney Field.
2015 RECORD
LA Galaxy II: 14-11-3
Sacramento Republic FC: 13-8-7
2016 RECORD
LA Galaxy II: 4-0-4
Sacramento Republic FC: 2-1-3
LAST YEAR
LA Galaxy II 2, Sacramento Republic FC 3 (StubHub Center) – March 28, 2015
Sacramento Republic FC 3, LA Galaxy II 1 (Bonney Field) – April 11, 2015
LA Galaxy II 0, Sacramento Republic FC 1 (StubHub Center) – May 17, 2015
Sacramento Republic FC 4, LA Galaxy II 0 (Bonney Field) – July 11, 2015
Sacramento Republic FC 0, LA Galaxy II 1 (Bonney Field) – September 26, 2015
THIS YEAR
Sacramento Republic FC at LA Galaxy II– Saturday, May 7
LA Galaxy II at Sacramento Republic FC – Saturday, June 4
Sacramento Republic FC at LA Galaxy II – Saturday, September 10
LA Galaxy II at Sacramento Republic FC – Saturday, September 17
GAME NOTES
- LA Galaxy II lead the USL in goals scored per game (2.13). Sacramento Republic FC lead the league in goals allowed per game (0.50).
- Alejandro Covarrubias leads the USL with 649 minutes played.
- In a busy stretch of schedule, tonight is the Galaxy’s third game in eight days. They’ve earned six points from their previous two games in a 2-0 away win over Rio Grande Valley FC and a 3-2 home win over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
- Jack McBean is Los Dos’ leading scorer. He’s scored nine goals in league play this season and leads the USL. After Wednesday’s match, McBean, by himself, has scored more goals than 23 of the USL’s 30 teams. Last year, he had six goals on the season.
- After his hat trick on Wednesday against Colorado Springs, will McBean keep the beard he debuted?
- Next up, Galaxy II will take on the only other remaining unbeaten team in the USL, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2-2. They faced Vancouver once already this year; the two teams drew 2-2 at StubHub Center on April 22.
LA Galaxy II Season Ticket Memberships for the 2016 USL season are available for purchase now. Season Ticket Members and Galaxy fans can go to www.lagalaxy.com/tickets/lagalaxyii or call 877-3GALAXY (342-5299) to secure their 2016 LA Galaxy II Season Ticket package. For single-game tickets, visit www.lagalaxy.com/schedule/2.
