Starting XI presented by Modelo: LA Galaxy vs. Club Deportivo Guadalajara 

Starting XI: GK Jonathan Klinsmann; D Kelvin Leerdam, D Séga Coulibaly, D Nick DePuy, D Raheem Edwards; M Efraín Álvarez, M Gastón Brugman, M Mark Delgado, M Kévin Cabral; F Dejan Joveljić, F Javier “Chicharito” Hernández ©

Substitutions: GK Jonathan Bond; D Julián Araujo, D Chase Gasper, D Jalen Neal, D Derrick Williams, D Eriq Zavaleta; M Douglas Costa, M Samuel Grandsir, M Sacha Kljestan, M Adam Saldaña, M Jonathan Pérez; F Preston Judd

Lineup Notes:

  • Jonathan Klinsmann makes his first appearance for LA since starting in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal match against Sacramento Republic FC on June 21. 
  • Starting at right back is Kelvin Leerdam, who has made 12 appearances (5 starts) across all competitions for the Galaxy this season. 
  • Séga Coulibaly gets the start at centerback. Coulibaly has tallied one goal in 17 games played (13 starts) for LA during the 2022 campaign. 
  • Starting alongside Coulibaly is Nick DePuy, who has played in 18 matches (15 starts) across all competitions in 2022. 
  • Getting the start at left back is Raheem Edwards, who leads the team with seven assists in 23 games played (22 starts) across all competitions this year. 
  • Gastón Brugman gets the start in midfield. Brugman has made two appearances since making his debut in a 2-0 win over Atlanta United FC on July 24.  
  • Mark Delgado, who has tallied two goals in 21 games played (20 starts) across all competitions for the Galaxy, gets the start in midfield. 
  • Starting on the right is Kévin Cabral, who has tallied eight goals and three assists in 53 career matches played (43 starts) across all competitions for the Galaxy.  
  • Efraín Álvarez gets the start on the left wing for LA. Álvarez has tallied seven goals and 13 assists in 82 career games played (43 starts) across all competitions for LA.  
  • Captaining the Galaxy is* Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, who was named an MLS All Star for the second consecutive season and has tallied 27 goals and three assists in 53 games played (46 starts) across all competitions for LA.  Starting alongside Chicharito is Dejan Joveljić**, who leads the Galaxy with 12 goals scored and two assists in 24 games played (8 starts) across all competitions this season.