Saturday’s first-round MLS Cup playoff victory advances the Galaxy into the conference semifinals, where top-seeded Supporters’ Shield winner LAFC awaits
No matter which team advanced after Saturday’s first-round MLS Cup playoff match at Dignity Health Sports Park, the Los Angeles Football Club knew it would host a familiar challenger in the Western Conference semifinals.LAFC could have faced Nashville SC for a second consecutive match after losing to them 1-0 on the final day of the regular season at Banc of California Stadium in what amounted to an inconsequential match for the 2022 Supporters’ Shield winners.
Alterations to the Galaxy roster through the summer transfer window have paid dividends for the five-time MLS champions, and Thursday’s second playoff “El Trafico” comes as they’re unbeaten in five matches and playing their best soccer during the past two years. Galaxy starters getting their first taste of El Trafico on Thursday include young Spanish midfielder Riqui Puig, who has delivered creativity and patience since arriving from Barcelona in August; Uruguayan midfielder Gaston Brugman, who made his debut in the Galaxy’s shutout over Atlanta on July 24; and veteran Uruguayan central defender Martin Caceres.“A lot has changed in that time,” Galaxy goalkeeper Jonathan Bond said. “We play in a slightly different way.
“I think we have genuine control of games and a lot of that comes from the midfield and the quality we have there,” Bond said.
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