Sounders vs LA Galaxy: Three Questions

Max Aquino / Sounder at HeartOnce upon a time the LA Galaxy were the dynasty. Then they fell, hard. The reboot started in 2021, but Greg Vanney (former Seattle Sounders broadcast analyst) really took charge this last off-season. The Galaxy have re-embraced DPs full of fame, including new signing Douglas Costa and one-time most famous player in Concacaf, Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez.

The supporting staff is quite talented, at least in the midfield. There may be problems in defense, which is why they signed Eriq Zavaleta yesterday. If you remember Zavaleta it’s because he was a forward/centerback with the Sounders who moved on to Toronto, eventually winning an MLS Cup with his uncle — who is…