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Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Columbus Crew: Hard Times on the Way for L.A.?
Bruce Arena's Los Angeles Galaxy are left wondering why they recorded another ghastly performance in the CONCACAF Champions League against Alajuelense. The issue for L.A. is that they have the best team in the MLS Eastern Conference up next in the form of the Columbus Crew.
Tired legs? Questionable match fitness? Bad luck and poor defending?
Poppycock.
Great teams know how to win on the road regardless of the levels of adversity, and faltering away in matches against decent opposition like La Liga is something Los Angeles can ill afford to make a habit of as they travel to Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, for an important match that is an indicator of the fate regarding the MLS Supporters' Shield.
Los Angeles come into this contest with a record of 16-3-10 (58 points) and have won four out of their last five league matches. Columbus are struggling, having dropped three out of their last five league matches. They are also coming off a to...
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