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The best rivalry in MLS? Here are my top five favorite moments in California Clásico history

Major League Soccer’s fiercest rivalry reconvenes on Sunday when the LA Galaxy face the San Jose Earthquakes in the second California Clásico of 2016.

Rivals since the league’s inception in 1996, the Galaxy and Earthquakes have faced off in many legendary matches still discussed among the club’s respective fan bases. The Galaxy lead the all-time series with San Jose with a 29-20-12 record against their Northern California rivals.

The top five moments in Cali Clásico history are below.

GERRARD OPENS HIS ACCOUNT IN THE HIGHEST-SCORING CLÁSICO

LA Galaxy 5, San Jose Earthquakes 2 (July 17, 2015)

The LA Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes are no strangers to wild matches, but the two teams played the highest-scoring game in the history of the rivalry a year ago.