MLS: MLS Cup Playoffs-Round One-Colorado Rapids at LA Galaxy

Seattle: Western Conference Playoffs Moving

The Colorado Rapids will be headed to face the LA Galaxy on Monday, October 24th, at Dignity Health Sports Park Stadium in Carson, California. The Rapids enter this game after claiming the seventh seed in the Western Conference following a 13-11-10 season. The Rapids claimed the final playoff spot on the last day of the regular season after FC Dallas fell to the Vancouver Whitecaps.

The Rapids are looking to make a deep playoff run after a disappointing finish last year that saw them lose in Round One to the Minnesota United FC. The team has a lot of momentum heading into the playoffs after going 7-3-3 in their last 13 games of the regular season.

Experience, Talent Will Help Fuel Rapids

The Rapids are led by a solid group of experienced players, including goalkeeper William Yarbrough, defender Lalas Abubakar, and midfielder Jack Price. Yarbrough has been a rock in goal for the Rapids all season, and his experience will be key in the playoffs. Abubakar is a physical presence on the back line, and his ability to win headers and tackles will be important against the Galaxy's physical forwards.

Price is the engine that makes the Rapids' attack go. He is a creative playmaker who can create chances for his teammates and score goals himself. The Rapids will need Price to be at his best if they want to upset the Galaxy.

LA Galaxy Aiming to Extend Home Success

The LA Galaxy are the number two seed in the Western Conference and will be looking to make a deep playoff run of their own. The Galaxy have a lot of experience in the playoffs, and they will be confident in their ability to beat the Rapids. The Galaxy finished the regular season with a record of 16-9-9 and are one of the most dangerous teams in the league.

The Galaxy are led by a talented group of players, including forward Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, midfielder Riqui Puig, and defender Julian Araujo. Hernandez is one of the most dangerous scorers in the league, and he will be a major threat to the Rapids' defense. Puig is a creative playmaker who can create chances for his teammates and score goals himself. Araujo is a solid defender who is also good at getting forward and creating chances.

Galaxy Look to Keep Home Success String Alive

The Galaxy have been very successful at home this season, with a record of 10-2-4. They will be looking to continue that success in the playoffs. The Rapids will need to be at their best if they want to upset the Galaxy at home.

The Rapids and the Galaxy have met twice this season, with each team winning once. The Rapids won the first meeting 2-1 at home, while the Galaxy won the second meeting 3-1 at home.

The Rapids will be looking to avenge their loss to the Galaxy in the regular season. They will need to play their best game of the season if they want to upset the Galaxy and advance to the second round of the playoffs.