With the length of Derrick Williams’ suspension looming large over the LA Galaxy, they were forced to do some shuffling in the back. Luckily Steres and DePuy were able to do just enough, with some additional help from the fullbacks. But mostly, Jonathan Bond has been the MVP of the team’s first 7 games. Yes, even over a certain Chicharito.
The Galaxy started with no defensive midfielder - evident immediately when no one tracked a late run through midfield for a shot on goal. It was also glaringly evident for the nail biting final fifteen minutes of the game, even though Adam Saldaña had been subbed in.