We're just hours from the game so here are a few links and observations to get you to kick off.
Landon Donovan talks about his role against San Jose, referee Ricardo Salazar, and more
Donovan also spoke about the play of Steven Lenhart, Alan Gordon and Chris Wondolowski
Todd Dunivant talks about the fact that there is no disadvantage for LA to host the first leg rather than the second leg.
LAGalaxy.com's John Wilkinson gives his match preview of the game .
A few injury updates on Juninho, Christian Wilhelmsson, and Sean Franklin
Also, if Juninho is unable to play then expect Marcelo Sarvas to start.
Lastly, check out my Three Points to the match
KEY MATCH UPS
Robbie Keane vs. Victor Bernadez
The burly Honduran defender is considered by many to be the club's most important player, but he'll have his hands full against an in-form Keane.
Omar Gonzalez/Tommy Meyer vs. Steven Lenhart/Chris Wondolowski
The main event of sorts. Gonzalez and the rookie Meyer will be tasked with shutting down the divisive Lenhart and MLS goal-king Wondolowski.
Todd Dunivant vs. Martin Chavez
Perhaps one of the most important battles of the night, Dunivant is expected to be tested early and often by Chavez, who tallied ten assists in the regular season.
PLAYOFF UPDATE:
Western Conference Semifinal First Legs
Seattle Sounders 0 - Real Salt Lake 0
Eastern Conference Semifinals First Legs
D.C. United 1 - New York Red Bulls 1
Houston Dynamo 2 - Sporting Kansas City 0
PREDICTED LINEUP: Saunders; Franklin, Gonzalez, Meyer, Dunivant; Sarvas, Juninho, Beckham, Magee ; Donovan, Keane
