PHILADELPHIA – The red-hot LA Galaxy take on the surprising Philadelphia Union on Wednesday at Talen Energy Stadium.
Los Angeles is unbeaten in their last seven games while the Union have enjoyed a strong start to the season and currently find themselves in third place in the Eastern Conference.
Ahead of the match, you can find a series of links, matchups to watch and a notable quote to get you ready for tonight.
LINKS
The LA Galaxy as the New England Patriots? Bruce Arena says his team has been called worse.
In the latest By the Numbers, we look at the Galaxy’s unbeaten record in Philadelphia.
Will the Galaxy rotate their squad tonight against the Union? I examine that in the match preview.
Remember that Landon Donovan will be making his Time Warner Cable SportsNet debut tonight during the pregame at 4 pm PST.
MATCHUPS TO WATCH
Chris Pontius vs. Robbie Rogers
Pontius has burned the Galaxy in the past with three goals against the club in his career during his time in D.C., and he’ll look to do so again on Wednesday. Standing in his way is likely to be Robbie Rogers, who showed well on the left side against the Revolution last week.
Steven Gerrard vs. Brian Carroll
Gerrard is likely to start on Wednesday after earning limited minutes against the Revolution last weekend, but he’ll be tested by veteran midfielder Brian Carroll, who will look to contain the Galaxy stalwart.
C.J. Sapong vs. Jelle Van Damme
The marquee matchup in this one will pit the Galaxy’s Belgian defender against Sapong, who has four goals on the season. Expect a physical battle between the two hulking players that may end up determining the outcome of this match.
WHAT THEY SAID:
“I wish you didn’t tell me that.”
-Mike Magee upon learning of the Galaxy’s unbeaten record in Philadelphia.
