Probable Lineups
Missing Players
Team News
L.A. Galaxy
- Landon Donovan is the only player LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena will have to do without due to the Gold Cup, with the forward called up to the USA national team.
- Young forward Gysai Zardes is expected to keep his place in the Galaxy line-up after another impressive performance against the San Jose Earthquakes at the weekend.
Columbus Crew
- Ben Speas is expected to be included in the Columbus Crew's starting line-up after Jairo Arrieta was called up to Costa Rican national team for the upcoming Gold Cup campaign.
- Will Trapp is set to return from international duty with the USA Under 20s national team but is likely to be rested after an intense month at the U20 World Cup.
Prediction
- Saturday's 3-2 loss to rivals San Jose Earthquakes will still be raw, having given up two goals in four minutes of stoppage time. However, Wednesday's home tie against the Columbus Crew offers the Galaxy the opportunity to get back to winning ways.
- Just like Los Angeles the Columbus Crew will still be hurting having given up two late goals in a 3-2 defeat to Sporting KC on Saturday. Now Peter Vermes' side face a daunting trip to the home of the MLS champions.
- The Crew have enjoyed a good spell in front of goal of late but with Omar Gonzalez settling back into the LA Galaxy backline the home side should have enough in defence to take all three points.
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