CARSON, Calif. – The LA Galaxy hope to snap their five-game winless streak on Wednesday when they host league-leaders Colorado Rapids at StubHub Center.
Ahead of Wednesday’s game, here are some links, matchups and a key quote to get you ready for the match.
LINKS:
Wednesday will be the Galaxy’s third-annual Pride Night and in honor of Pride, we spoke to the organizer of the event, Galaxy group sales supervisor, Mike Demko
Also in honor of Pride, two Galaxy fans talk about how Pride Night led them to join the Galaxy season ticket family
The LA Galaxy will be without Robbie Rogers for six weeks after the defender underwent successful ankle surgery earlier this week
Los Angeles will likely have Steven Gerrard and Giovani dos Santos back in the lineup as both are healthy enough to return from injury
In the latest edition of By the Numbers, we look at the Galaxy's home success against Colorado
Read this 9-year-old's adorable preview of the game
*Finally, LAGalaxy.com’s Larry Morgan provides a preview of the match
MATCHUPS TO WATCH:
Giovani dos Santos vs. Jared Watts
The LA Galaxy missed their Mexican striker during their defeat to Toronto and with dos Santos set to return to the lineup, they’ll need him at his best against the league leaders. Should dos Santos return to scoring ways, it’ll certainly be a big boost for a Galaxy offense that has struggled recently.
Marco Pappa vs. LA Galaxy defense
The wily Guatemalan has terrorized the Galaxy in the past and will look to exploit the Los Angeles defense once again on Wednesday. Look for Galaxy defenders to blanket Pappa and limit his opportunities on the ball.
Mike Magee vs. Dennis Castillo
Magee will be eager to rebound after the veteran attacker struggled mightily against Toronto last weekend. Expect Magee to connect early and often with the returning dos Santos as he seeks to get back on the score sheet.
WHAT THEY SAID:
“They deserve all the credit in the world. After last year you wouldn’t have guessed they’d be in this position. You can’t count Pablo Mastroeni out ever.” – Mike Magee on if he’s surprised by the Rapids performance this season.
