10/20/2026
π¨ THE LA GALAXY CONTROL THEIR OWN PLAYOFF DESTINY! But can they finish the job?
Three games. Nine possible points. And a massive El TrΓ‘fico against LAFC coming up!
ποΈ NEW CORNER OF THE GALAXY PODCAST!
Josh Guesman and LA Times soccer reporter Kevin Baxter are back to break down the Galaxy's wild 2-2 draw against San Diego FC and what it means for their chances of making the 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.
π₯ HERE'S WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT:
β½ JOΓO KLAUSS IS ON FIRE! Nine goals despite missing much of the season. Could a healthy Klauss have been a 20-goal scorer? And can the Galaxy afford to keep him next season?
π§€ JT MARCINKOWSKI TO THE RESCUE! Seven saves against San Diego! Is he the Galaxy's most irreplaceable player?
π ARE THE GALAXY ACTUALLY BETTER? Here's a surprising statistic: LA earned 20 points in 15 games before the World Cup break and 20 points in 16 games afterward. So why does this team look so different?
π THE PLAYOFF MATH! The Galaxy have 40 points with three games remaining. Win all three, and they're in. But Real Salt Lake and Colorado are making things complicated!
π€ WHERE ARE THE DIFFERENCE-MAKERS? Marco Reus continues to deliver, but Joseph Paintsil struggled to make an impact against San Diego. Can LA's stars step up when it matters most?
π¨ EL TRΓFICO IS NEXT!
The Galaxy head to BMO Stadium to face LAFC with their postseason hopes hanging in the balance.
Could Chucky Lozano return for the rivalry? Can the Galaxy continue their recent run of results? And will Greg Vanney find a way to get this team into the playoffs?
Plus, we examine Designated Player availability, roster decisions involving Riqui Puig, and why the upcoming
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