Lineup Notes
- LA Galaxy Head Coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto will trot out a lineup with a blend of youth and experience Wednesday in the Galaxy’s first 2019 match in the Open Cup.
- Ethan Zubak will collect his first start for the LA Galaxy.
- On his birthday, 17-year-old Efrain Alvarez gets his second straight U.S. Open Cup start. He scored two goals in the Galaxy’s opening Cup win, a 3-0 victory over Orange County FC on June 12 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
- Matt Lampson gets his first competitive start for the Galaxy in goal.
- Galaxy veteran Juninho makes his first start for the club this season.
- LA Galaxy II forward Don Tchilao and midfielder Brian Iloski are on the bench for the LA Galaxy tonight.
Game Notes
- The Galaxy have recorded a 35-18-0 all-time record in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
- They have entered the Open Cup every year since 1999, winning the tournament in 2001 and 2005 while reaching the Open Cup Final on two other occasions.
- Last year, the Galaxy advanced to Round of 16 before falling to the Portland Timbers on the road.
Storylines
- The Galaxy fell in the Round of 16 to Portland in Portland last year. Can they avoid the same?
- Can Efrain Alvarez put in another spectacular U.S. Open Cup performance?
- How will Ethan Zubak look in his first start?
- Can Juninho provide a spark in his first start of the season?
- Do you believe in the magic of the U.S. Open Cup?
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