LOS ANGELES -- The LA Galaxy are on the rise in the MLS Power Rankings presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment after their 2-0 victory over FC Cincinnati last Saturday. The Galaxy picked up their first win in three league's matches as Ema Boateng and Favio Alvarez found the back of the net. Los Angeles return to action on Saturday when they face San Jose Earthquakes at Stanford Stadium.
"When the question of who will score the goals for the Galaxy besides Zlatan Ibrahimovic comes up, no one answers "Emmanuel Boateng." The speedy winger is only good for a smattering of goals a year, so counting on him for big contributions is questionable.