CARSON, Calif. – The LA Galaxy seek to extend their unbeaten run to nine games when they host the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday.
Los Angeles is riding an eight-game unbeaten run that started in March with a victory over the Earthquakes. Meanwhile, San Jose are coming off a 3-1 win over the Houston Dynamo last week.
To get you ready for tonight’s game, a series of links, matchups to watch and an insightful quote can be found below:
LINKS:
Fans are expected to arrive early to Sunday’s game as a capacity crowd is anticipated at StubHub Center.
Nigel de Jong is expected to return to the lineup after recovering from a knee injury. Also expected to be available is target man Alan Gordon.
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The Galaxy have not lost to San Jose at home since 2012, but why are they so successful? According to A.J. DeLaGarza, "hate."
In the latest edition of By the Numbers, we look at Robbie Keane’s success against the Earthquakes.
*LAGalaxy.com’s Larry Morgan provides a preview of tonight’s match.
MATCHUPS TO WATCH:
Chris Wondolowski vs. Jelle van Damme
Wondolowski scored in the team’s first matchup of 2016 back in March, but Van Damme and the Galaxy defense will be determined to silence the San Jose striker this time around.
Nigel de Jong vs. Alberto Quintero
The Earthquakes have enjoyed success recently due to their “Panamaniac” combo of Quintero and Anabel Godoy, but the two Panamanians will face a stiff test from De Jong, who is expected to return to action on Sunday.
Robbie Keane vs. Marvell Wynne
Keane is no stranger to success against the Earthquakes, but Wynne and the rest of the San Jose defense will look to keep the dynamic Irishman off the board on Sunday.
WHAT THEY SAID:
“When you play a rival, it's usually a team you really hate and I really hate San Jose.”
- A.J. DeLaGarza on the California Clasico.
