After earning a 3-1 win on the road against the Portland Timbers on April 3, the LA Galaxy (3-2-0, 9 points) return home to play host to LAFC (4-0-1, 13 points) in the 13th edition of El Tráfico at Dignity Health Sports Park (4:30 p.m. PT; FOX, FOX Deportes) in a match presented by Herbalife Nutrition on Saturday, April 9.Saturday’s match marks the 13th MLS regular-season meeting between the two teams, with the LA Galaxy leading the series 5-2-5. The Galaxy are unbeaten in three consecutive matches against LAFC dating back to May 8, 2021. In six regular-season meetings between the two sides at Dignity Health Sports Park, the Galaxy hold an unbeaten record of 4-0-2. In two career games played against LAFC, Javier “Chicharito” Hernández has registered one goal and two assists. Notably, Raheem Edwards leads MLS with four assists in five matches played.
Head Coach Greg Vanney, Forward Javier Hernández and Defender Raheem Edwards spoke about the upcoming match.
