It’s a size US 9. Only reason I’m selling them is because they fit me a little big (I’m an 8.5 and my size was sold out so I bought the closest size).

I only wore it twice on game day so they’re very clean!

Open to offers, was gonna post it on Depop but decided to post them here first!

Any questions, feel free to DM! G’s up 🤙🏽✨

The Galaxy just suffered a brutal 6-2 defeat to St. Louis CITY SC, and now we're heading into what might be the most important week of the 2026 season.

On the latest Corner of the Galaxy, Damian Calhoun and I break down the loss, Greg Vanney's decisions, and what comes next with Portland and San Diego coming to Dignity Health Sports Park.

Vanney admitted after the game that he prioritized the two upcoming home matches over the trip to St. Louis. There's some logic to that approach, considering the schedule and injury situation. But conceding three goals in the opening 21 minutes certainly wasn't part of the plan.

We get into several big questions:

• How much responsibility does Justin Haak bear for the defensive collapse? And why hasn't the investment in the back line produced better results?
• Was Vanney right to manage his roster against St. Louis, or did he risk destroying the momentum from two consecutive wins?
• João Klauss scored against his former club and had some passionate words afterward about accountability and the need to beat Portland.
• With Chucky Lozano injured, Kyogo Furuhashi dealing with a hamstring concern, and Marco Reus and Joseph Paintsil managing their minutes, does LA have enough depth?
• Five games remain, and the Western Conference playoff race is incredibly tight. What does LA actually need to reach the postseason?
• How much pressure is Vanney under, and how much patience does the Galaxy organization have with him?

We also preview Wednesday's match against Portland, a team that hasn't won in its last five games and is fighting for the same playoff positions.

One thing that stood out to me was Klauss's postgame attitude. He wasn't interested in excuses. His message was that the players have to take responsibility, move forward, and deliver three points against Portland.

And that's really where this all comes down.

If the Galaxy beat Portland and San Diego, Vanney's decision to prioritize those games might look reasonable in hindsight. If they don't, that 6-2 defeat becomes a much bigger part of the conversation.

What a fun match!

Three games left. Nine possible points. And somehow, the LA Galaxy still control their own playoff destiny.

After Saturday's 2-2 draw against San Diego FC, Kevin Baxter and I sat down to figure out exactly where this team stands, what it needs to make the playoffs, and whether we're watching a team that's genuinely improving or just getting results at the right time.

On the latest Corner of the Galaxy, we get into a few things I think are worth discussing.

• João Klauss has nine goals despite missing a huge portion of the season. His production projects to roughly 20 goals over a full campaign. How many more points would the Galaxy have if he'd been healthy? And how difficult will it be to keep him next year?
• JT Marcinkowski made seven saves against San Diego. Kevin thinks he's the most irreplaceable player on the team. I argued for Marco Reus. There's a legitimate debate there.
• Joseph Paintsil had an opportunity to change Saturday's game coming off the bench, and it didn't happen. With the Galaxy searching for someone to take control of the second half, nobody really stepped up.
• Here's the statistic that surprised me most: The Galaxy earned 20 points in 15 games before the World Cup break and 20 points in 16 games afterward. Despite the roster improvements, they're actually averaging slightly fewer points per game. They're better at home, but their road results have fallen off considerably.
• The playoff math is getting interesting. LA has 40 points and three games remaining against LAFC, Austin FC, and Real Salt Lake. Win all three, and they're in. Drop points, and suddenly RSL's game in hand and the tiebreakers become very important.
• We also get into Designated Player availability. The Galaxy have received just 54.7% of their available DP minutes this season. How much has that contributed to their struggles?

And, of course, El Tráfico is next.

Chucky Lozano could potentially return against LAFC, although that's not confirmed. The Galaxy are 4-1-1 in their last six matches, and there's a real opportunity to make something of this season.

But Kevin and I don't entirely agree about how dangerous this team could be if it reaches the playoffs.

Kevin sees a deeper, more complete team that's starting to peak at the right time. I'm concerned that some of the weaknesses we've seen all season will be exposed when the competition gets tougher.

Los Angeles, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy earned a much-needed 2-0 home win over the Portland Timbers on Wednesday, October 14th, keeping their postseason aspirations alive and making LA Galaxy Head Coach Greg Vanney’s midweek “calculated risk” pay off.

Los Angeles, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy is still looking for a win against San Diego FC after the two Western Conference foes split points in a back-and-forth 2-2 draw at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday, October, 17, 2026.

LA started with verve against their Southern neighbor, but could not sustain the same zippy energy beyond the first half. As a result, they could not find the game-winner, and did just enough to hang on for the tie.

Read more at the link!

Points dropped, an opportunity wasted. But a surging Joske?

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LA Galaxy face 3 games in 7 days — Chucky Lozano OUT, Klauss returns to St. Louis, and the playoff stakes are enormous

The Galaxy have finally put together back-to-back wins, but now comes what might be their toughest stretch of the entire season.

Six games remain. Three of them happen in the next seven days. And LA will be without Chucky Lozano for at least those three matches after an MRI confirmed a mild hamstring sprain.

On the latest Corner of the Galaxy, Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira break down the injury news, Greg Vanney's difficult decisions, and Sunday's matchup against a St. Louis CITY SC team riding a 17-game MLS unbeaten streak.

Some of the biggest talking points:

• Chucky Lozano: He's out for at least three games, potentially longer. How much does that change LA's postseason chances and the conversation about his future?
• João Klauss: Seven goals in limited minutes this season. Now he returns to St. Louis for the first time since leaving. Can he make the difference against his former club?
• Joseph Paintsil: He scored against Cruz Azul, but Vanney says he can't play 270 minutes over the next three games. Who fills the remaining minutes?
• Marco Reus: Managing his minutes is another challenge during a stretch with almost no recovery time.
• Greg Vanney: Does he rotate heavily against St. Louis to prioritize the upcoming home games against Portland and San Diego?
• The playoff race: LA currently holds a postseason position, but the next week could determine whether the Galaxy strengthen their position or fall back into trouble.

We also discuss whether the Galaxy's consecutive 3-2 comeback victories are evidence of a team finally coming together — or whether those results are hiding problems that stronger opponents will expose.

Here's the question We're most interested in:

Would you rather see Vanney go all-in against St. Louis, even with the injury concerns, or rotate the squad and prioritize getting six points at home against Portland and San Diego?

There's a legitimate argument for both approaches, especially with the Galaxy's recent form and St. Louis playing as well as anyone in the conference.

The Galaxy were up 2-0 against LAFC. Joseph Paintsil scored twice. And somehow, we walked away with a 2-2 draw.

I'm still trying to decide whether that was a point gained or two points lost.

On our latest Corner of the Galaxy podcast, Kevin Baxter (LA Times) and I spent a lot of time breaking down El Tráfico, the playoff implications, and what this team actually needs to do over its final two games.

A few things we got into:

• Joseph Paintsil finally had his breakout moment with two goals. But I thought Robert Taylor and Erik Thommy were the real difference-makers in creating those chances. Taylor, in particular, has been one of LA's best additions this season.
• Marco Reus was a late scratch with flu-like symptoms. Add in Chucky Lozano and Kyogo Furuhashi being unavailable, and the Galaxy had almost no attacking options on the bench. Once LAFC started controlling the second half, there wasn't much Greg Vanney could do to change the game.
• The VAR decisions were wild. Two disallowed LAFC goals, some difficult offside interpretations, and plenty to debate. I'm not convinced we got enough explanation about what the officials actually saw.
• Emiro Garcés continues to be one of the most frustrating players to evaluate. His speed allows him to make defensive plays almost nobody else can make, but his mistakes can be costly. Justin Haak has been excellent lately. Would you stick with Garcés and Haak or bring Jakob Glesnes back?
• The Galaxy are now 8-0-7 when scoring first this season. That's an incredible statistic for a team fighting just to make the playoffs. Seven draws in games where they scored first. How different would this season look if they could consistently protect leads?

And then there's the playoff race.

The Galaxy still control their own destiny. Win the final two games against Austin FC and Real Salt Lake, and they're in.

But that doesn't mean winning both is going to be easy, especially for a team that has struggled to string victories together.

Wednesday's Austin vs. RSL game could change the entire picture. Colorado and Sporting Kansas City are also part of the equation, and there's even a scenario where the Galaxy could host the playoff play-in game.

We also discuss the potential returns of Reus, Lozano, and Kyogo, JT Marcinkowski's performance, Greg Vanney's future, and Ventura County FC reaching the MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference Final against LAFC 2.

El Tráfico drama live at 9pm!

🚨 EL TRÁFICO IS HERE! Could this be the game that changes EVERYTHING for the LA Galaxy?

Three games remain in the 2026 MLS regular season. The playoff race is tightening. And the Galaxy are heading into enemy territory to face LAFC!

But here's the big question: Are the Galaxy finally becoming a dangerous team, or are we getting fooled by their recent results?

🎙️ NEW CORNER OF THE GALAXY PODCAST!

Josh Guesman and Sophie Nicolaou are back, and they don't exactly agree about where this Galaxy team is headed!

🔥 HERE'S WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT:

⚽ EL TRÁFICO COULD DEFINE THE SEASON! A victory at BMO Stadium could provide the confidence and momentum LA needs to finish the season strong. But Josh isn't convinced the Galaxy can deliver on the road against their biggest rival.

👀 SOPHIE BELIEVES. JOSH NEEDS PROOF! Sophie sees a team developing chemistry, resilience, and a winning mentality at the perfect time. Josh sees improvement but wants the results and statistics to back it up. Who's right?

🔥 JOÃO KLAUSS & MARCO REUS ARE DELIVERING! The Galaxy have found reliable contributors in attack. But can they carry LA into the playoffs without more help from Joseph Paintsil?

🚨 WILL CHUCKY LOZANO RETURN? His availability for El Tráfico remains uncertain. Could his return give the Galaxy the extra attacking threat they've been missing?

🛡️ A MASSIVE DECISION FOR GREG VANNEY! Should Emiro Garcés and Justin Haak continue as the starting center backs? Or does Jakob Glesnes return against LAFC's dangerous counterattack?

🧤 JT MARCINKOWSKI DESERVES MORE CREDIT! Has the Galaxy goalkeeper quietly become one of the team's most important players?

🏆 THE PLAYOFF RACE IS WIDE OPEN! The Galaxy control their own destiny with three games remaining against LAFC, Austin FC, and Real Salt Lake. But can a team that's struggled with consistency all season find the results it needs?

And here's where things get interesting...

Sophie believes the Galaxy could walk into BMO Stadium and WIN.

Josh thinks El Tráfico is far too unpredictable to make that assumption.

One of them might be very happy Sunday night!

⚽ LA GALAXY vs. LAFC
📅 Sunday, October 25
🏟️ BMO Stadium

💬 WE WANT YOUR PREDICTIONS!

Are you buying into this Galaxy team's late-season improvement? Can they beat LAFC on the road? And will they make the MLS Cup Playoffs?

Tell us what you think below! 👇

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Well, are you back to believing again?

After getting absolutely demolished 6-2 in St. Louis, the Galaxy responded with a 2-0 win over Portland on Wednesday night. Three points, a clean sheet, and suddenly we're having a very different conversation about this team.

On the latest Corner of the Galaxy, Eric Vieira and I break down the Portland win, look at the Western Conference playoff picture, and preview Saturday's massive game against San Diego FC.

A few things we spent some time discussing:

• Emiro Garcés might have played himself back into the starting lineup. Greg Vanney surprised everyone by starting him, and he responded with one of his best performances of the season. But can he be trusted against San Diego?
• Justin Haak needed a bounce-back performance after St. Louis. He got it, including a goal. And JT Marcinkowski finally got a clean sheet after nine games without one.
• John Nelson continues to impress. At what point do we stop experimenting at left back and just make him the permanent starter?
• Marco Reus continues to be the Galaxy's most important player. Another goal, another strong performance, and another reminder of what this team looks like when he's healthy.
• João Klauss and Robert Taylor have completely changed the Galaxy's attack. LA has scored 10 goals in its last four games after needing 12 games to score 10 previously. That's a pretty dramatic improvement.
• Greg Vanney's approach against Portland was much more pragmatic. Less concerned with dominating possession and more focused on protecting the lead and getting three points. Is that the formula this team needs?

And then there's Saturday.

The Galaxy have 39 points with four games remaining. San Diego FC comes to Dignity Health Sports Park having gone five games without a win, but the Galaxy have never beaten them in their three previous meetings.

With Chucky Lozano still out, LA will need another big performance from its attacking players.

We also discuss the playoff math, whether 45 points could be enough, Vanney's future, the LA Riot Squad's 25th anniversary, and Gyasi Zardes returning to Carson.

Is it going to far when I edited graphics to Vanney squatting?

Join us for show 300 at 9pm with special guest, LA Galaxy General Manager Will Kuntz!

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COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy playoff push is about to hit its most important stretch of the season — and suddenly Chucky Lozano’s health is a major concern.

On this episode of Corner of the Galaxy, Josh Guesman is joined by Southern California News Group reporter Damian Calhoun to break down where the Galaxy stand with only six games remaining. And the schedule is about to accelerate dramatically: LA will play three of those final six matches in just seven days, putting Greg Vanney’s roster depth, rotation, and playoff hopes under enormous pressure.

The biggest question surrounds Chucky Lozano, who left Mexico’s camp with what Vanney described as a hamstring injury. With an MRI and further evaluation needed, Josh and Damian discuss just how costly even a short absence could be. Missing only one week could mean missing half of the Galaxy’s remaining regular-season games.

There is some encouraging injury news. Joseph Paintsil returned against Cruz Azul and scored, giving LA another attacking option just when it may need one most. But how quickly can Paintsil be brought back to full speed, and how does Vanney manage minutes for Paintsil, Marco Reus, Sergi Roberto and the rest of the roster during a three-game week?

The guys also dig into the MLS Western Conference playoff race. LA sits ninth and currently occupies a play-in position, with Colorado level on points and Portland, Real Salt Lake and San Diego four points behind. The Galaxy have created some breathing room, but the goal is bigger than simply hanging onto ninth — and with 18 points still available, there is plenty left to decide.

Then it's time to look ahead to a difficult trip to St. Louis, followed quickly by massive games against Portland and San Diego. Those matches could reshape the playoff race in a matter of days, and LA will have almost no meaningful training time between them.

Plus, Josh and Damian discuss Marco Reus being named Galaxy Player of the Month, what they learned from the 2-1 friendly loss to Cruz Azul, concerns about Kyogo Furuhashi's finishing, some promising performances from LA's younger players, and the latest encouraging signs from Riqui Puig's recovery.

Six games remain. Three are coming in one week. Chucky's status is uncertain. Paintsil is returning. And the Galaxy's margin for error is getting smaller by the day.

🎙️ Corner of the Galaxy gets you ready for the final sprint toward the MLS Cup Playoffs.

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Two straight games. Two halftime deficits. Two 3-2 comeback wins.

The Galaxy were down 2-0 to Colorado at halftime before Greg Vanney made some important tactical adjustments. LA came out pressing much more aggressively, scored three times in the second half, and grabbed another massive three points.

A lot to unpack on the new Corner of the Galaxy:

• Justin Haak scores his first Galaxy goal — and it's the game-winner.
• João Klauss continues to show just how much LA missed having a true No. 9.
• Sergi Roberto + Pablo Ruiz give Vanney another midfield combination to work with.
• Marco Reus continues to look dangerous as a second-half weapon.
• JT Marcinkowski makes several huge saves and gets rewarded with a new contract.
• And we dig into the playoff standings because, despite the momentum, LA is nowhere close to safe yet.

There are only six games remaining.

For the first time all season, the Galaxy have won back-to-back games. The question now is whether we're watching a couple of dramatic results — or a team finally figuring things out at exactly the right time.

🎙️ Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter break down the Colorado win, the tactical changes and what the Galaxy need to do over the final six games.

New Corner of the Galaxy is up now.

What do you think: What has been the biggest reason for the turnaround over these last two games? Blind luck? Or something more?

Hey everyone — we’re having some fun this Saturday and would love to have some of you join us!

Corner of the Galaxy is taking over Long Beach Beer Lab for the Galaxy’s HUGE game against Minnesota United. With both teams involved in the playoff fight, this is a pretty important one — and we figured it would be much more fun watching it together than sitting at home yelling at the TV.

We’ll be there starting at 4:30 PM, one hour before the 5:30 PM kickoff.

🍻 Drink specials
🍕 Food
🐶 Dog friendly
👨‍👩‍👧 Kid friendly
⚽ Galaxy vs. Minnesota watch party
🎙️ LIVE Corner of the Galaxy postgame podcast

After the final whistle, Josh Guesman, Sophie Nicolaou and Kevin Baxter will fire up the microphones and record the postgame show LIVE from the Beer Lab. Come hang out, watch the game with other Galaxy fans, and stick around to hear our immediate reaction afterward.

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ Event starts: 4:30 PM
⚽ Kickoff: 5:30 PM
📍 Long Beach Beer Lab — 518 W Willow Street, Long Beach

No need to make this complicated — bring the family, bring the dog, grab some food and a drink, and come watch a massive Galaxy game with us.

Hope to see a bunch of you there! 🍻⚽

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2 in a row. Signs of life?