MLS Match Preview: Union vs. LA Galaxy
The Philadelphia Union and LA Galaxy will square off on Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park at 10:30 ET kickoff, both riding three-game winning streaks.
The Union completed a late comeback last week as they took down FC Dallas by a final score of 2-1 after goals from Cory Burke in the 85th minute and the game-winner scored by Alejandro Bedoya in the 90+2’ to lift them to a home victory. The Galaxy are also on the heels of a 2-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps after Daniel Steres and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored in the second half to lead Los Angeles to another victory.
The Galaxy are currently sitting in third place in the Western Conference with 12 points and an overall record of 4-1-0. Aside from a week two loss to FC Dallas, the LA Galaxy have won every other game this season as Zlatan has lead the way in goals scored with four. The Galaxy are looking to earn their fifth victory at home against the Union come Saturday and continue their domination over the Boys in Blue. Philadelphia has only defeated the Galaxy once in their all-time so they will certainly have a tough task on the road this week.
After starting the 2019 season slow, the Union have hit their stride and are on fire heading into Los Angeles. The Union have defeated very talented teams throughout their three-game winning streak by the likes of Columbus Crew SC, FC Cincinnati, and FC Dallas. The Crew are in first place in the East at the moment while Cincinnati and Dallas are both in a playoff position at fifth place in their respective conferences. The Union will need to continue to dominate on the defensive end as they have only allowed four shots in three games, an impressive and notable stat. At 3-2-1 with 10 points, Philly will be game planning to claim a victory in Los Angeles and extend their winning streak to four games.
Union Nation Predictions
Skyler (Section Manager): 2-2 draw. Union goals by David Accam and Marco Fabián.
Wes (Photographer): 2-2. Union goals scored by Alejandro Bedoya and Marco Fabián.
Connor (Senior Consultant): 3-3 tie. Union goals scored by David Accam, Fafa Picualt, and Auston Trusty. Galaxy goals scored by Zlatan Ibrahimovic (2), and Romain Alessandrini.
Sean (Blogger): 3-1 loss. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will score two goals and dominate in his second ever game played against the U, and Alessandrini will score a goal for LA while Marco Fabián will score the lone goal for Philadelphia. This will snap the Union’s winning streak and they’ll be sent home empty-handed.
Here’s hoping that the Philadelphia Union can play to the best of their ability and earn a win or a draw in a tough environment in Los Angeles on Saturday. This could be the team’s toughest test in their relatively early season but all of us at Union Nation are hoping for the best.
DOOP!
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