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MLS Talking Points: Players face former clubs, Galaxy and Sounders renew rivalry

Kei Kamara faces off against the Columbus Crew, Chris Pontius plays against D.C. United, and the LA Galaxy and Seattle renew their rivalry in MLS Week 18.

This weekend marks the beginning of the second half of the 2016 Major League Soccer season, and the Week 18 slate features rivalries, reunions and familiar faces in new places.

LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena and Seattle Sounders coach Sigi Schmid will renew acquaintances as the two most successful coaches in MLS history square off in a battle of Western Conference underachievers. FC Dallas looks to maintain its hold on first place in the Western Conference with a win against a San Jose Earthquakes side that has yet to lose a match at home this season.