LA Galaxy host FC Dallas in Western Conference showdown

The LA Galaxy will face FC Dallas on Saturday at 10:30 p.m. EDT in Carson, California. Dallas sit fifth in the Western Conference (7‑5‑5) while the Galaxy are 11th (5‑7‑6) and have struggled in recent weeks, going winless in their last four matches.

Both sides entered the game after a 2‑2 draw earlier in the season. The Galaxy have been hampered by injuries to key attackers such as Klauss and Riqui Puig, whereas Dallas are missing Geovane Jesus and Ramiro. Coach Greg Vanney warned his team that they must collect points to stay in the playoff race, noting that “we’ll look like a very different team in two weeks” once injured players return.

The matchup is pivotal for the Galaxy, who sit just two points shy of a playoff spot, while Dallas sit five points ahead of LA but have seen form stall since the World Cup break.