The LA Galaxy will aim to get back to winning ways when they take on Real Salt Lake on Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The Galaxy have stumbled a bit in their last two outings, losing 2-0 against Austin FC and drawing 0-0 with the Seattle Sounders last weekend.
However, Greg Vanney's are still close to the top of the Western Conference table and are sitting in third place in this division with 19 points in 11 games played. The Galaxy didn't look sharp up front against Seattle without midfielder Riqui Puig, who missed the contest due to a yellow card but will return to the lineup this week.
A win for the Galaxy would see them leapfrog Salt Lake into first place in the Western Conference, as RSL sit atop the table with 21 points from 11 games played.
Puig looks set to return to the Galaxy lineup alongside Marco Delgado, who missed the Seattle clash with a knock.
Here's how the Galaxy could play against Real Salt Lake.
GK: John McCarthy – The former LAFC goalkeeper gets a nod between the sticks of the Galaxy.
RB: Miki Yamane – Yamane was given another start in defense for the Western Conference club.
CB: Maya Yoshida – The veteran Japanese international mans the back row alongside young Neal.
CB: Jalen Neal – He is ready to make his second start of 2024 and improve on last week's display vs the Sounders.
LB: Julian Aude – The young left-back continues to improve with each passing game and will look to add a third assist in MLS action this season.
CM: Marco Delgado – Delgado returns to the XI after missing last week due to a concussion.
CM: Riqui Puig – It will be a welcome return for Puig's side who was unavailable for selection vs Seattle due to a collection of yellow cards.
CM: Gaston Brugman – The reliable Brugman holds the center position and helps anchor the defense alongside Delgado.
RW: Joseph Paintstil – One of MLS' most exciting signings in recent years will aim to add to his four goals and four assists against RSL.
ST: Miguel Berry – The former Atlanta United forward is still searching for his first goal at his new club.
LW: Gabriel Pec – The explosive winger will look to cause problems for an RSL defense that has been shut down so far this season.
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