By Reinaldo Oliveros
Oct 25, 2024, 12:49 PM EDT
The LA Galaxy begin their playoff campaign this Saturday at home, facing the Colorado Rapids in the first round of the MLS Cup.
With an outstanding record of 19-8-7 in the regular season and ranking first in the Western Conference, The Galaxy arrives at Dignity Health Sports Park backed by a solid performance.
While the Rapids, seventh in the same conference with a record of 15-14-5, will look for a surprise against a strong rival at home.
Facing the Rapids is nothing new for the Galaxy. During the regular season, these teams have already met twice, with the Galaxy winning the last match 3-1.
The Los Angeles team’s offense has been one of the best in the league, with a total of 68 goals this season and an average of 5.9 shots on goal per game, positioning itself as one of the most forceful teams in attack.
Gabriel Pec leads the team with 16 goals and 13 assists, while Riqui Puig has shown great performance, with seven goals and four assists in the last ten games.
Colorado Rapids faces Galaxy led by Rafael Navarro
On the other hand, Colorado Rapids, despite their ups and downs on the season, are 7-3-1 in games where he has managed to score two goals or more.
His top scorer, Rafael Navarro, with 15 goals, will be key if the Colorado team seeks to surprise on Californian soil.
However, the Rapids’ defensive performance remains a concern, as who have allowed an average of 2.2 goals per game in their last 10 games.
With the betting line favoring the Galaxy and the expectation of a high-intensity duel, the match promises emotions and goals in this first round of playoffs, where the Galaxy will seek to reaffirm their dominance and continue advancing on their path to the MLS title .
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