Year Two of the Vanney Era has started well. They may still be overly dependent on aging stars, but Vanney is making improvements to the defense. The Galaxy enters the weekend with a record of 6W-3L-1D – tied with FC Dallas with 19 points – which is good for third in the West. The offseason saw the departures of Jonathan dos Santos and Sebastian Lletget and the much-hyped arrival of former Brazilian standout Douglas Costa from Gremio (and other clubs) and the less hyped Mark Delgado from Toronto FC. The early returns say that Delgado was the better acquisition.
Scouting Report: Will FC Dallas find success against the LA Galaxy?
