Yahoo Sports LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids: Preview, predictions and lineups
Major League Soccer action continue as LA Galaxy take on Colorado Rapids this week at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The Galaxy's excellent 2024 MLS campaign has taken a bit of a turn in the last few matches as Greg Vanney's side have managed two wins from their last three games played. However, the five-time MLS Cup winners remain in third place in the Western Conference, level on points with Real Salt Lake and LAFC but only behind on goal difference.
Colorado, on the other hand, have recorded two wins from their last three that includes a 1-1 draw vs New York Red Bulls. Chris Armas' first season in charge of the Western Conference outfit has been impressive thus far as the ex-Manchester United assistant has the Rapids in fourth place in the West with 38 points.
Here's 90min's preview of the Galaxy vs the Rapids.
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LA Galaxy team news
Galaxy boss Greg Vanney will be without a handful of players for his team's clash against the Rapids. Starting striker Dejan Joveljic and Jonathan Perez are both dealing with hamstring injuries, with the former expected to return in August and the latter on track to return later this month.
Full-back Julian Aude's groin injury has him sidelined until early August, while midfield Gaston Brugman has a knee injury that keeps him out of action until late July.
LA Galaxy predicted lineup vs Colorado Rapids
LA Galaxy predicted lineup vs Colorado Rapids ( 4-3-3 ): McCarthy; Yamane, Neal, Yoshida, Nelson; Delgado, Puig, Cerrillo; Pec, Berry, Paintsil.
Colorado Rapids team news
The Rapids will be without star midfielder Djordje Mihailovic as the 25-year-old is headed to the 2024 Olympics to represent the USA. While Mihailovic is leaving temporarily, Moise Bombito will be returning from Copa America 2024 after an impressive showing for Canada. The center-back will more than likely rest up this week to be ready for the Rapids' weekend clash against Real Salt Lake.
Colorado Rapids predicted lineup vs LA Galaxy
Colorado Rapids predicted lineup vs LA Galaxy ( 4-2-3-1 ): Steffen; Rosenberry, Abubakar, Maxso, Vines; Ronan, Larraz; Fernandez, Bassett, Cabral; Navarro.
This one is shaping up to be an entertaining contest in southern California with two of the top Western Conference sides going head-to-head. A win for the Galaxy could boost their chances of finishing atop the division, while a victory for the Rapids could help their charge for a top-four finish.
The Rapids will feel the affect of not having Mihailovic in the mix once again as the Galaxy win with a late strike from none other than Riqui Puig.
Prediction: LA Galaxy 2-1 Colorado Rapids
