LA Galaxy vs. New England Revolution: What to know ahead of Matchday 24’s Walmart Saturday Showdown

The LA Galaxy and New England Revolution meet in Matchday 24’s Walmart Saturday Showdown, with the Revolution visiting Los Angeles as both sides look to affect their standings in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs race. The Galaxy head into the weekend looking to respond after a 3-1 defeat at Southern California rivals San Diego FC last Saturday.

LA’s turnaround focus is tied to summer roster activity: the club signed Sergi Roberto, Chucky Lozano, Kyōgo Furuhashi and more before the Secondary Transfer Window closed on Wednesday, according to MLSsoccer.com. MLSsoccer.com also noted that Lozano scored against his former club, and that Roberto made a debut off the bench in LA’s prior match.

For New England, MLSsoccer.com reports the team is unbeaten in three straight games, including a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Crew last Sunday. Matt Polster and Dor Turgeman each scored, while club legend Carles Gil contributed one goal and two assists in the win.

In the Supporters’ Shield picture, the Revolution are sixth and fourth in the East, holding the conference’s final home playoff position, per MLSsoccer.com. The preview also frames Carles Gil’s current form alongside wingers Harrison and Miller as a key attacking element going into the Galaxy match.

Written by Vancouver Television Sports Desk