The LA Galaxy were able to defeat the Colorado Rapids, 1-0, at home in the first leg of this semifinal matchup. Colorado had the best defense in the regular season but Giovani dos Santos’ lone goal gave Los Angeles the win. The Rapids will now need to bounce back in the second leg as they return home.
Bruce Arena has gone with more of an unknown side leaving Steven Gerrard and Robbie Keane on the bench lately. They were a part of the 18 but weren’t in the Starting XI in this one. Keane did make an appearance as a substitute but other players have stepped up as of late for the Galaxy.