The El Tráfico nickname pinned on the Galaxy-LAFC soccer rivalry was inspired by the 12 miles of freeway gridlock separating the Southern California neighbors. The label has never been more appropriate than it will be for Saturday’s matchup at Banc of California Stadium since neither team has moved forward in weeks.
The Galaxy (11-8-2) briefly led the Western Conference two weeks ago, but they’ve lost two in a row for the first time this season to drop to fourth in the standings.
LAFC (6-9-5) is in worse shape. It has lost a franchise-worst four straight and hasn’t won in five weeks, falling to ninth place and out of the playoff picture.