Two clubs opposite conferences of MLS will do battle today in a league match between the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chicago Fire. The first-division clash scheduled for 10 p.m. ET will be held at the StubHub Center in Carson, California and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on UniMas.
What They're Saying
Los Angeles Galaxy striker Robbie Keane (via MLSsoccer.com): "I don't think that we're quite there yet to be honest with you. Some players have played 90 minutes, which has certainly helped for next week, but I don't think that we're there yet. This is what preseason is for, though, because the results don't matter. You want to put things into practice for the upcoming season, but conceding goals especially on set pieces shouldn't happen."
Chicago Fire defender Jeff Larentowicz: "I think there have been multiple back lines and everyone who's played has been part of the clean sheets. I think at this point the coaches are looking for the best combination. Some guys played longer minutes, so I think we're moving toward a back four, but again everybody is kind of in the mix there."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: The departure of Marcelo Sarvas and the mid-season arrival of Steven Gerrard makes Baggio Husidic's role in central midfield on Friday an important one. Last season, the 27-year-old made 38 appearances, finishing with five goals and three assists.
Los Angeles Galaxy's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Penedo; Rogers, DeLaGarza, Gonzalez, Gargan; Jamieson, Husidic, Juninho, Ishizaki; Zardes, Keane
Chicago Fire's Projected Lineup (4-5-1): Johnson; Jones, Adailton, Larentowicz, Palmer; Shipp, Ritter, Watson, Maloney-Accam; Igboananike
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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