To the surprise of many, the LA Galaxy are currently the second best defensive team in Major League Soccer this season with only 18 goals allowed. They are only behind the Colorado Rapids who have allowed 13 goals this year. The backline of the Galaxy defense has been outstanding this season.
The team brought in three defensive minded players during the 2016 primary transfer window in Ashley Cole, Nigel de Jong, and Jelle Van Damme. Most know about the world-class talents of left back, Ashley Cole, and defensive midfielder, Nigel de Jong, but many fans had not heard of Van Damme.