DENVER – The Colorado Rapids won’t be the only opponent that the LA Galaxy must defeat during Sunday’s Western Conference Semifinal second leg at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park—they’ll also need to overcome the altitude of the Mile-High City.
Playing at altitude has always been a challenge for Rapids’ opponents and this year, Pablo Mastroeni’s squad have used it to their advantage to earn 11-0-6 record at home. The first of those 11 victories occurred back in March when a late Marco Pappa goal gave the Rapids a 1-0 victory over the Galaxy.
To combat the conditions, Bruce Arena and the Galaxy departed Los Angeles less than 24 hours before their 11 a.