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Awkward timing creates tension for LA Galaxy, MLS in Leagues Cup semifinal against Cruz Azul

The new tournament would benefit from the Galaxy in the final, but manager Guillermo Barros Schelotto has bigger concerns on the horizon

The LA Galaxy's roster for Tuesday night's Leagues Cup semifinal against Cruz Azul came out Monday. It later was 'corrected' with a few changes that drew the eye - and they weren't the swap from Justin Vom Steeg to Erik Lopez as third goalkeeper or the sudden omission of LA Galaxy II defender Justin Fiddes.

Now on the roster, after missing the initial list, are forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic and winger Cristian Pavon. Previously Ethan Zubak (Total MLS minutes: 40) was the only forward listed on the roster, and even after the changes midfielder Jonathan dos Santos and several other Galaxy regulars aren't even in the squad for the semifinal.