The Los Angeles Galaxy beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 away to win their fourth Cali Clásico in a row and their first match of the Leagues Cup. The win sees them go through to the Round of 32 in the tournament before the final match day against Chivas de Guadalajara. With the next round assured, will the Galaxy take the opportunity to rest some key players before the knockout stages?

The Los Angeles Galaxy goes into the Leagues Cup in good form. LA is first in the West and has quietly crept into the Supporters Shield conversation. But the Leagues Cup is a different tournament, with a familiar foe. The Galaxy face their oldest rival, the San Jose Earthquakes in their first game, where they hope to show better than last year. Will they build on their league form to advance deep in the Leagues Cup?

The Los Angeles Galaxy earned a 3-2 home win over the Portland Timbers on July 20, in their last match before a month-long break for the Leagues Cup. They signed off in fine fashion, after seeing out a win that keeps them unbeaten at home, first place in the West, and moved them to second in the Supporters’ Shield race. With just eight games left in the season, can the Galaxy start to dream of a sixth title?