From 2017 to the present the Los Angeles Galaxy faded from the powerhouse club that dominated MLS awards. No longer the club that earned a major trophy every other year, the recent versions of the Galaxy are more likely to compete for the wooden spoon than a Shield or Cup — they took the spoon in that 2017 season.
Bringing in Greg Vanney and reviving Javier Hernández have LA second in the Supporters’ Shield standings (by PPG) to Seattle Sounders. Saturday’s road game (6 PM PT, JOETv/Prime) will be the latest test for Brian Schmetzer.