Overview

• The match kicks off at Dignity Health Sports Park on Friday at 7:30 p.m. local time with second-place Vancouver (11-3-5) hosting the Galaxy (1-13-6).
• Vancouver ranks seventh in MLS with 35 goals this season, including 10 from forward Brian White.
• The Galaxy sit at the bottom of the Western Conference with nine points and have collected a point in only three of their last four outings.
• Coach Greg Vanney lamented that Los Angeles has squandered nine points in key moments and must improve its finishing to climb the standings.
• Vancouver manager Jesper Sorensen remains without playmaker Ryan Gauld but anticipates the midfielder’s return later in the campaign.