Lineup Notes:
- The LA Galaxy will travel for again for their second-straight road contest during a stretch of three-straight away games, this time in Atlanta, Georgia to take on Atlanta United in front of another all-star broadcast team on (the big) FOX and also the fans in Georgia, a great state due to its proximity to Florida and also due to Publix being located there.
- Guillermo Barros Schelotto will make lots of changes to the starting XI, as three Galaxy players are suspended: Jorgen Skjelvik, Dave Romney, Sebastian Lletget, Perry Kitchen will make the start Sunday afternoon in place of Dan Steres, Diego Polenta, Julian Araujo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
- U.S. goalkeeper David Bingham starts his 57th straight MLS game in the net since joining the Galaxy. It will make his 152nd career start in Major League Soccer.
- At right back is Rolf Feltscher, the veteran Venezuela international will mark his 15th start of the year. He has great hair and has played at RB most consistently since his signing before the start of last season.
- Sliding into the back line is the versatile and dependable Dave Romney, who will tally his fifth start of the season and the 64th of his career. Romney has played every single position along the backline since becoming the club’s first ever signing from LA Galaxy II years ago.
- Costa Rican Giancarlo Gonzalez continues in the center of defense after becoming an anchor in the backline. He has proven why he was one of the top central defenders in MLS when he played for Columbus in 2014 ahead of signing in Italy’s Serie A.
- On the left is Jorgen Skjelvik, who returns to the XI in place of Diego Polenta, who is serving a one-game suspension Saturday vs. ATL.
- Midfielder Jonathan dos Santos will once again will patrol since his return to the LA Galaxy after scoring the match winner against the USMNT in the Gold Cup Final this summer. JDS is showing this year he is a top central midfielder in MLS.
- U.S. midfielder Perry Kitchen returns from injury and slots back into the XI in the center of the pitch. Kitchen is a reliable presence who has made four previous starts this season, and 186 in his MLS career.
- Alongside Dos Santos in the midfield mix is Joe Corona, the U.S. Men’s National team veteran who was signed to the Galaxy through the use of Target Allocation Money on March 6. Corona is set to make his 20th start in MLS this season.
- Returning to the starting XI following a pelvic injury is Sebastian Lletget, who will make his 18th start of the season and the 82nd start of his MLS career. Lletget will look to bring some possession and calmness on the ball out wide vs. ATL.
- Favio Alvarez is slated to make his 11th-straight MLS start for the Galaxy since signing earlier this year. Alvarez has provided a key spark to the Galaxy offense since joining the club.
- Up top is Uriel Antuna, who will operate as the striker on Saturday afternoon in place of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Antuna has expressed his comfort in playing this position after having filled in for Zlatan earlier this year.
Game Notes:
- The LA Galaxy (12-9-1, 37 points) are 0-2-0 in their previous two games against Atlanta United.
- This year on the road, the Galaxy are 4-5-1.
- On the road, LA have tallied 10 goals while conceding 15 goals.
- The Galaxy are 10-1-0 this season when scoring the game’s opening goal, and 2-8-0 when conceding first.
- When leading at halftime, LA are 6-2-0. They are 6-2-1 when tied at halftime.
Storylines:
- Can the LA Galaxy bounce back after a tough loss in Portland?
- How will the offense fare in the absence of Zlatan?
- How will an adjusted backline perform against ATL’s attack?
- Can the Galaxy overcome three suspended players on Saturday?
Quick Hits:
- Match preview: https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2019/08/01/match-preview-presented-welchs-fruit-snacks-la-galaxy-look-return-winning-ways
- DTK on new Academy leader: https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2019/07/19/dennis-te-kloese-juan-carlos-ortegas-appointment-la-galaxy-director-methodology-and?autoplay=true
- Galaxy II ink UCLA star: https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2019/08/02/la-galaxy-ii-sign-forward-mohammed-kamara
- Safe standing is here: https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2019/07/11/la-galaxy-create-safe-standing-supporters-section-dignity-health-sports-park
Do You Hear The People Sing? – Les Misérables Lyrics
Do you hear the people sing?
Singing a song of angry men?
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again!
When the beating of your heart
Echoes the beating of the drums
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes!
Will you join in our crusade?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
Beyond the barricade
Is there a world you long to see?
Then join in the fight
That will give you the right to be free!
Do you hear the people sing?
Singing a song of angry men?
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again!
When the beating of your heart
Echoes the beating of the drums
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes!
Will you give all you can give
So that our banner may advance
Some will fall and some will live
Will you stand up and take your chance?
The blood of the martyrs
Will water the meadows of France!
Do you hear the people sing?
Singing a song of angry men?
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again!
When the beating of your heart
Echoes the beating of the drums
There is a life about to start
When tomorrow comes!
