1. Roster Shakeup
The badges on the jerseys may remain the same, but these two teams have made significant changes to their lineups since they last met on August 28. Key additions for Los Angeles include Ashley Cole, Jelle Van Damme, and Nigel de Jong. The Quakes added the likes of Simon Dawkins, Alberto Quintero and Kip Colvey.
Simon Dawkins’ impact was surely felt in the famed Supporters Shield run of 2012, but this will be his first road test since his return, and much has changed.