LA Galaxy predicted lineup vs Real Salt Lake - MLS
- The Galaxy are coming off a 0-0 draw against Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field
- Riqui Puig returns to the starting lineup after serving a one-game suspension for yellow card accumulation
- LA can leapfrog Real Salt Lake and climb into first place with a win Saturday night
LA Galaxy will aim to return to winning ways when they take on Real Salt Lake Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The Galaxy have stumbled a bit in their last two outings, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Austin FC and sharing a 0-0 draw with Seattle Sounders last weekend.
However, Greg Vanney's side are still near the top of the Western Conference table and sit in third place in the division with 19 points from 11 matches played. The Galaxy didn't look as sharp up front against Seattle without star midfielder Riqui Puig, who missed the contest due to yellow card accumulation but will return to the lineup this week.
A win for the Galaxy would see them leapfrog Salt Lake into first place in the Western Conference, as RSL sit atop the table with 21 points from 11 matches played.
Puig looks set to return to the lineup for the Galaxy alongside Marco Delgado, who missed the Seattle clash with a knock.
Here's how the Galaxy could lineup against Real Salt Lake.
LA Galaxy predicted lineup vs Real Salt Lake ( 4-3-3 )
GK: John McCarthy - The ex-LAFC goalkeeper gets the nod in between the sticks for the Galaxy.
RB: Miki Yamane - Yamane is handed another start in defense for the Western Conference club.
CB: Maya Yoshida - The veteran Japan international anchors the backline alongside the young Neal.
CB: Jalen Neal - He's all set to make his second start in 2024 and improve on last week's showing vs the Sounders.
LB: Julian Aude - The young left-back continues to improve with each passing game and will look to add add a third assist in MLS action this season.
CM: Marco Delgado - Delgado returns to the XI after missing out last week due to a knock.
CM: Riqui Puig - It will be a welcomed return to the side for Puig who was unavailable for selection vs Seattle due to yellow card accumulation.
CM: Gaston Brugman - The reliable Brugman anchors the midfield and helps protect the defense alongside Delgado.
RW: Joseph Paintstil - One of the most exciting MLS signings in recent years will aim to add to his four goals and four assists against RSL.
ST: Miguel Berry - The former Atlanta United center-forward is still searching for his first goal at his new club.
LW: Gabriel Pec - The explosive winger will look to cause problems for the RSL defense that has been on lock so far this season.