Lineup Notes:
- In their final home game of the regular season, the LA Galaxy host Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Sunday as they fight for seeding in the postseason.
- LA Galaxy Head Coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto will make two changes to the Starting XI as youngster Efra Alvarez slots into the XI and Matt Lampson fills in for an injured David Bingham (quad).
- Making his first MLS start for LA is Matt Lampson. Lampson brings a lot of experience into net, having previously made 58 starts in Major League Soccer prior to this season.
- On the right side of the defense is Rolf Feltscher, who makes his second-straight start after serving a suspension two weeks ago. Feltscher has been GBS’ first-choice right back this season.
- Continuing in the XI is Uruguayan Diego Polenta, who has been Galaxy’s top defender this season. Polenta has been a vital piece since the Galaxy brought him in this offseason.
- Alongside Polenta is Daniel Steres, who makes his 30th start of the year and the 94th of his career. Steres remains tied for third on the team with three goals this year.
- Continuing out wide on the left is Dave Romney, who makes his 9th start of the season and his fourth-straight start. GBS has turned to Romney at the left back position during a crucial period of games.
- In the center is Jonathan dos Santos, who continues his standout year with the Galaxy at an MLS Best XI level.
- Alongside JDS in the center of the pitch is Sebastian Lletget, who has combined excellently in the center of the park with JDS.
- Out wide on the left is Cristian Pavon, who has lit it up in MLS since joining last month. Pavon is coming off a goal and an assist performance that raised his total to two goals and six assists.
- Out wide on the right is Uriel Antuna, who is coming into strong form as the regular season winds down.
- Up top is Zlatan. He gets buckets.
Game Notes:
- The LA Galaxy are 11-5-5 all time against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- At home, LA have gone 8-2-1 vs. Vancouver.
- This year at home, LA are 11-4-1 with 33 goals scored and 21 goals allowed.
- The Galaxy are 13-1-1 this season when scoring the game’s opening goal, and 3-12-1 when conceding first.
- When leading at halftime, LA are 7-2-1. They are 9-3-2 when tied at halftime.
Storylines:
- Can the Galaxy secure an important result to help their playoff seeding?
- Will Zlatan keep scoring?
- Can Pavon build off of his performances of late?
- How will Efra Alvarez fare in the XI?
- Can the backline shut down Vancouver’s attack?
Quick Hits:
- Match preview: https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2019/09/27/match-preview-presented-welchs-fruit-snacks-la-galaxy-look-keep-winning-streak-alive
- It’s fan appreciation day today: https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2019/09/25/la-galaxy-host-fan-appreciation-day-sunday-sept-29-dignity-health-sports-park
- Matt Lampson and his mission of hope: https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2019/09/23/portrait-survivor-eclectic-world-cancer-survivor-matt-lampson-and-his-mission-hope?autoplay=true
- All about safe standing here: https://www.lagalaxy.com/content/learn-about-la-galaxys-new-safe-standing-supporters-section
Night Fever – Bee Gees
Listen to the ground
There is movement all around
There is something goin' down
And I can feel it
On the waves of the air
There is dancin' out there
If it's somethin' we can share
We can steal it
And that sweet city woman
She moves through the light
Controlling my mind and my soul
When you reach out for me
Yeah, and the feelin' is right
Then I get night fever, night fever
We know how to do it
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it
Here I am
Prayin' for this moment to last
Livin' on the music so fine
Borne on the wind
Makin' it mine
Night fever, night fever
We know how to do it
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it
