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Los Angeles Galaxy fans, US Soccer and MLS contributors, sharing passions with those in the fandom, industry, and rivals.
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S8:E22: Freaky Friday (opens the original)
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Plot twist: did Michelle and Christian just switch bodies?! This week felt like a soccer version of Freaky Friday as we somehow found ourselves switching our usual stances. One of us is suddenly seeing reasons for optimism, while the other is asking, “Okay…but this is unacceptable." We break down the latest from the NWSL, including Angel City’s fight to stay in the conversation, before turning to the LA Galaxy, where consistency, discipline, and the direction of the season are still giving us pl
S8:E21: Miasma in Montreal (opens the original)
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The LA Galaxy escaped Montreal with a 2–2 draw, but another red card, this time to JT Marcinkowski once again left the Galaxy battling themselves as much as their opponent. There are still flashes of what this team could be, and the points remain tantalizingly close, but at this stage of the season, potential isn’t enough. With a tough trip to face San Diego FC on Saturday, the Galaxy have to turn promising connections, resilience, and talk of a playoff push into actual results. Michelle and Chr
S8:E20: From the Ashes We Rise (opens the original)
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The LA Galaxy are refusing to let their season die. After battling through back-to-back matches with 10 men, emerging connections between Marco Reus, Harbor Miller and Joseph Paintsil — plus the additions of Kyogo Furuhashi and Chucky Lozano — have suddenly put the playoffs within reach. Michelle and Christian break down JT Marcinkowski’s heroics, the Galaxy’s troubling discipline issues, the bigger pattern of inconsistency between MLS Cup-winning seasons, and the question heading into Montreal:
S8:E19: Still Standing LA Galaxy (opens the original)
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We're still standing as loyal LA Galaxy fans. Coming off a piss-poor El Tráfico performance, the Galaxy have drawn their last two matches as the Western Conference battle gets increasingly punchy and unpredictable. There are still bright spots: Miller is showing promise, Marcinkowski has been able to keep a clean sheet, the connection and creativity with Reus is sparking growth, Paintsil remains our goal scorer until the new signings prove otherwise, and Furuhashi made a short but promising debu
S8:E18: "Thanks, World Cup! Now back to you, MLS!" (opens the original)
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MLS is back, and so is El Tráfico. ⚽🔥 Michelle and Christian preview the LA Galaxy's rivalry match tonight against LAFC at Dignity Health Sports Park, break down the Galaxy's new-look roster, and discuss what this match means for their playoff hopes. Plus, we look ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final as Spain and Argentina battle for football's biggest prize, with a tactical breakdown of the key matchups that could decide the champion. Sprinkle in some NWSL and a dash of Third Place game time
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