FCD looked very much like a team capable of winning an MLS Cup on Saturday, while the LA side looked like a team that could have some issues.
Oscar Pareja would probably have been content with a draw for his FC Dallas side on Saturday, what with his team having played a midweek CONCACAF Champions League match and the LA Galaxy being a traditionally tough team to beat at home. That much seemed clear as he subbed off attacking threats Cristian Colman and Michael Barrios and inserted defensive-minded Atiba Harris in the second half.
Instead of settle for a point, FC Dallas took advantage of a lackluster Galaxy showing to produce a Kellyn Acosta winner shortly after those seemingly defensive-minded substitutions and grab all three points in the kind of victory that sets a perfect tone for what Pareja's men are hoping is an MLS Cup-winning season.