The latest installment of the El Trafico set an MLS attendance record at the Rose Bowl.
LA Galaxy defender Raheem Edwards, left, battles Los Angeles FC midfielder Timothy Tillman during the first half of an MLS soccer match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga, left, controls the ball against LA Galaxy defender Calegari during the first half of an MLS soccer match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The Galaxy’s five MLS championships, more than any other team? LAFC’s first, a thriller just eight months ago? Whatever.
Just that this El Trafico — an up-and-down match the Galaxy won, 2-1 — would be three times as rabid, as rowdy, as spirited a spectacle as usual, because this version of the rivalry showdown was placed perfectly. In the Rose Bowl. And far, far away, to the south of the stadium, were the Galaxy’s people, the home team’s fans carrying an excess of pent up frustration a proud history muffled by years of mediocrity that came to a head this season. Supporters groups boycotted home matches and called for the firing of president Chris Klein – their wish granted finally on May 30, since which time the Galaxy are now 2-0-4 in MLS competition, inching upward.
And when Galaxy midfielder Tyler Boyd connected on turnaround boot to give the Galaxy a 1-0 lead in the 26th minute , the press box rocked.
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