LA Galaxy at San Jose Earthquakes: Preview

By: jen | August 20th, 2010

We are the better team. Hands down. But we need to be careful. The last time we played the ‘Quakes we underestimated their talent (result: 2-2 tie). The ‘Quakes are no longer in last place in the West — that honor goes to Chivas. Instead they have climbed to a playoff-run worthy sixth place. The Galaxy, as you know, are in first place. We can’t be cocky.

The greatest obstacle we face is not a speedy Arturo Alvarez or a powerful Cornell Glen, it’s the field size. So far this season the Galaxy struggles to maintain possession when the field is small. They can still get the results, but the small field will work to San Jose’s advantage.

The ‘Quakes GK Joe Cannon is out with a broken ankle suffered on Tuesday. John Busch is expected to take his place. In addition, San Jose’s new DP acquisition, Brazilian midfielder Geovanni, will not be able to start due to pending paperwork.

Of course, for the Galaxy David Beckham is out (and I do believe this is the first time I’ve mentioned him in months). Todd Dunivant is also having neck spasms but is expected to start.

MLS.com’s probable lineups:

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