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LA Galaxy look to rebound in 2018 while confronting a new crosstown rival

Following the worst season in franchise history, Sigi Schmid's side will try to turn things around while also entering a brand-new city rivalry

Since Major League Soccer’s inception, the LA Galaxy have always been one of the league's most high-profile franchises.

Playing in one of North America’s biggest markets, the Galaxy have consistently employed some of the league’s biggest names, from Cobi Jones, Luis Hernandez and Carlos Ruiz, on to David Beckham, Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane.

But entering the 2018 season, the Galaxy might be embarking on a strange new reality: flying under the radar.