Match Will Also be Streamed Live on MLSNextPro: https://www.mlsnextpro.com/video/live-streams/

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?

El Tráfico drama live at 9pm!

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.

My LAFC buddies not as amused…

They defeated Portland Timbers II with a score of 1-0 off a goal by Arnau Vilamitjana in the 84th minute

On to El Tráficito!

Points dropped, an opportunity wasted. But a surging Joske?

We are still in control of our playoff future!!

The LA Galaxy are set to face off against LAFC in their 32st game of the MLS regular season

Availability (as of 10/17/26)

• Kyogo Furuhashi - Thigh. Out
• Hirving Lozano - Thigh. Out
• Isaiah Parente - Ankle. Out

Broadcast: Apple TV,  Galaxy Discord <- link if you need to watch

Caution Accumulation

• Justin Haak
• Harbor Miller

Current Form:

• LA Galaxy
  • Last five games: D-W-L-W-W
  • Place: 8th place in the West. 40 points
  • Record: 10-11-10 (W-L-D)
• LAFC
  • Last five games: D-L-D-D-L
  • 6th place in the West. 46 point
  • Record: 12-9-10 (W-L-D)

Date and Time: Sunday October 25th 6 PM

Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA

Genuine question (Hopefully respectful and doesn't come out wrong), as I want to see the opinions of the LA Galaxy fans' take on today's El Tráfico. (ofc this doesn't take away from LAFC's lackluster defending and LA Galaxy's very good preformance today)

Hey guys! Am considering making the trip out to BMO this weekend to support our boys. Is it true you kinda have to get there by bus and that they shuttle you off into a smaller section with only portapotties and limited concessions? I know as an Away fan in a jersey I'm expected to sit in a designated section and I'm cool with that, just trying to get an idea of what else to expect.

Is the bus pretty reliable?

It's Friday! What are you plans today? Any feelings on the state of the Galaxy? This is intended to be a free form style post.

🚨 EL TRÁFICO IS HERE! Could this be the game that changes EVERYTHING for the LA Galaxy?

Three games remain in the 2026 MLS regular season. The playoff race is tightening. And the Galaxy are heading into enemy territory to face LAFC!

But here's the big question: Are the Galaxy finally becoming a dangerous team, or are we getting fooled by their recent results?

🎙️ NEW CORNER OF THE GALAXY PODCAST!

Josh Guesman and Sophie Nicolaou are back, and they don't exactly agree about where this Galaxy team is headed!

🔥 HERE'S WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT:

⚽ EL TRÁFICO COULD DEFINE THE SEASON! A victory at BMO Stadium could provide the confidence and momentum LA needs to finish the season strong. But Josh isn't convinced the Galaxy can deliver on the road against their biggest rival.

👀 SOPHIE BELIEVES. JOSH NEEDS PROOF! Sophie sees a team developing chemistry, resilience, and a winning mentality at the perfect time. Josh sees improvement but wants the results and statistics to back it up. Who's right?

🔥 JOÃO KLAUSS & MARCO REUS ARE DELIVERING! The Galaxy have found reliable contributors in attack. But can they carry LA into the playoffs without more help from Joseph Paintsil?

🚨 WILL CHUCKY LOZANO RETURN? His availability for El Tráfico remains uncertain. Could his return give the Galaxy the extra attacking threat they've been missing?

🛡️ A MASSIVE DECISION FOR GREG VANNEY! Should Emiro Garcés and Justin Haak continue as the starting center backs? Or does Jakob Glesnes return against LAFC's dangerous counterattack?

🧤 JT MARCINKOWSKI DESERVES MORE CREDIT! Has the Galaxy goalkeeper quietly become one of the team's most important players?

🏆 THE PLAYOFF RACE IS WIDE OPEN! The Galaxy control their own destiny with three games remaining against LAFC, Austin FC, and Real Salt Lake. But can a team that's struggled with consistency all season find the results it needs?

And here's where things get interesting...

Sophie believes the Galaxy could walk into BMO Stadium and WIN.

Josh thinks El Tráfico is far too unpredictable to make that assumption.

One of them might be very happy Sunday night!

⚽ LA GALAXY vs. LAFC
📅 Sunday, October 25
🏟️ BMO Stadium

💬 WE WANT YOUR PREDICTIONS!

Are you buying into this Galaxy team's late-season improvement? Can they beat LAFC on the road? And will they make the MLS Cup Playoffs?

Tell us what you think below! 👇

Most important El Tráfico in recent memory? Live at 9pm!

If paintsill leaves which designated players should we go for

I haven't been able to find one. Nicely done. The TIFO wars have begun.

According to my inside man who works with kuntz Tomas aviles from o higgans chile is a target and a replacement if yoshida leaves the deal would likely be a international roster spot and not a u22 would u like to see Tomas join the galaxy the 22 year old is still in contract with Miami so galaxy would need to pay Miami for the international roster spot

It’s been 5 years is anyone in this picture still galaxy fans lol or does anyone know who they are