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Match Preview presented by DigAlert: LA Galaxy vs San Jose Earthquakes | April 21, 2024

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Following a 3-1 win on the road over Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place on Saturday, April 13, the LA Galaxy return home to play host to the San Jose Earthquakes at Dignity Heath Sports Park on Sunday, April 21 (5:00 p.m. PT; Free on MLS Season Pass, FS1).

Sunday’s match marks the 100th edition across all competitions of the California Clásico between the Galaxy and the San Jose Earthquakes, with LA leading the all-time series 47-33-19 (159 GF, 139 GA). Against San Jose, LA holds a 38-28-17 record in league play, a 4-1-1 record in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and a 5-4-1 record in the MLS Cup Playoffs. In 46 all-time matches played at home across all competitions against the Earthquakes, the Galaxy hold a record of 28-12-6 (82 GF, 58 GA). LA is unbeaten in its last five regular-season matches played against San Jose (4-0-1; 13 GF, 8 GA) dating back to Sept. 24, 2022. Notably, Dejan Joveljić has six goal contributions (5 goals, 1 assist) in seven career regular-season matches played (4 starts) against San Jose.

Through eight matches played during the 2024 MLS Regular Season, the LA Galaxy hold a 4-1-3 record (17 GF,12 GA; 15 points), lead the Western Conference and sit in second place in the Supporters’ Shield standings behind only Inter Miami CF (4-2-3; 19 GF, 14 GA; 15 points). In five road matches played during the 2024 MLS Regular Season, the LA holds a record of 3-1-1 (12 GF, 8 GA).