Just saw a video on r/MLS where a LAFC supporter spat on a Galaxy fan from behind. Video was removed by the mods within minutes.
Anyone else catch that?

The Galaxy were up 2-0 against LAFC. Joseph Paintsil scored twice. And somehow, we walked away with a 2-2 draw.

I'm still trying to decide whether that was a point gained or two points lost.

On our latest Corner of the Galaxy podcast, Kevin Baxter (LA Times) and I spent a lot of time breaking down El Tráfico, the playoff implications, and what this team actually needs to do over its final two games.

A few things we got into:

• Joseph Paintsil finally had his breakout moment with two goals. But I thought Robert Taylor and Erik Thommy were the real difference-makers in creating those chances. Taylor, in particular, has been one of LA's best additions this season.
• Marco Reus was a late scratch with flu-like symptoms. Add in Chucky Lozano and Kyogo Furuhashi being unavailable, and the Galaxy had almost no attacking options on the bench. Once LAFC started controlling the second half, there wasn't much Greg Vanney could do to change the game.
• The VAR decisions were wild. Two disallowed LAFC goals, some difficult offside interpretations, and plenty to debate. I'm not convinced we got enough explanation about what the officials actually saw.
• Emiro Garcés continues to be one of the most frustrating players to evaluate. His speed allows him to make defensive plays almost nobody else can make, but his mistakes can be costly. Justin Haak has been excellent lately. Would you stick with Garcés and Haak or bring Jakob Glesnes back?
• The Galaxy are now 8-0-7 when scoring first this season. That's an incredible statistic for a team fighting just to make the playoffs. Seven draws in games where they scored first. How different would this season look if they could consistently protect leads?

And then there's the playoff race.

The Galaxy still control their own destiny. Win the final two games against Austin FC and Real Salt Lake, and they're in.

But that doesn't mean winning both is going to be easy, especially for a team that has struggled to string victories together.

Wednesday's Austin vs. RSL game could change the entire picture. Colorado and Sporting Kansas City are also part of the equation, and there's even a scenario where the Galaxy could host the playoff play-in game.

We also discuss the potential returns of Reus, Lozano, and Kyogo, JT Marcinkowski's performance, Greg Vanney's future, and Ventura County FC reaching the MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference Final against LAFC 2.

El Tráfico drama live at 9pm!