KANSAS CITY, Mo -- The LA Galaxy will seek to clinch the second seed in the Western Conference with a win over Sporting Kansas City on Sunday.
As you prepare for #DecisionDay, below are a series of links, matchups to watch and my prediction for Sunday's match.
LINKS
In the latest edition of By the Numbers, we look at the complete list of seeding scenarios for the Galaxy.
Joe Tutino and Cobi Jones preview the Galaxy's match with Sporting KC in 90 and 90.
The Galaxy say that improved defensive shape is instrumental to earning a victory over Sporting KC.
Lastly, LAGalaxy.com's Larry Morgan provides a match preview.
MATCHUPS TO WATCH:
ROBBIE KEANE vs. MATT BESLER
The LA Galaxy captain will seek to score in his fourth consecutive game, but he'll have to get by a Kansas City backline anchored by the U.S. International Besler. For the Galaxy to finish second, they'll need another strong performance from Keane, who is in red-hot form ahead of the postseason.
STEVEN GERRARD vs. PAULO NAGAMURA
Steven Gerrard will be eager to rebound from last Sunday's disappointing showing, but he'll face a stiff test in Pablo Nagamura. Keeping the Galaxy's midfield shape will be crucial for Gerrard, who must also show that he can link up better with the Galaxy's strikers.
KRISZTIAN NEMETHvs. AJ DELAGARZA
The Hungarian striker has proven to be a real handful for defenses this season with ten goals scored in his first season in MLS. DeLaGarza will likely be assigned to stop the talented forward who will seek to get in behind the Galaxy defense early and often.
PREDICTION:
Galaxy 3 (Keane (2), Gerrard) Kansas City 2 (Dwyer, Feilhaber)
