El Trafico returns as Galaxy hunt playoff foothold
Major League Soccer returns from the World Cup break with a high-stakes Los Angeles derby as both sides resume their push for post-season security.
Los Angeles Galaxy enter the restart 9th in the table on 20 points, currently six points adrift of the European places. After a dismal start to 2026, the club stood by their 51-year-old manager, a decision rewarded by a run of four wins and three draws from their last nine outings. They went into the break following a 1-1 draw with Houston Dynamo and a 3-0 friendly win over El Salvador.
Los Angeles FC sit 5th on 24 points, fighting to protect their European spot. Manager Dos Santos is under mounting pressure despite a 1-0 win over Seattle Sounders just before the break; that victory snapped a dismal run of four consecutive defeats—the club's worst losing streak in five years. While strong at home, the Black and Gold Falcons have found life difficult on their travels.
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Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
Los Angeles GalaxyLos Angeles FCWhole season, home and away combined — Los Angeles Galaxy 27 games, Los Angeles FC 27 games.
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Major League Soccer (USA) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
