San Jose Earthquakes Sj vs La Galaxy La Picks and Predictions June 29th 2024

With the Quakes having new leadership, they aim to enhance their performance in matches against the Galaxy.

The San Jose Earthquakes, currently the least successful team in MLS this season, have made a significant decision in changing leadership by dismissing coach Luchi Gonzalez. As the team faces the Los Angeles Galaxy at Stanford Stadium on Saturday evening, Ian Russell, the current interim head coach, will lead them.

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Recent performance

San Jose Earthquakes

The Earthquakes (3-14-2, 11 points) are facing challenges, with four consecutive losses and no wins in their last seven games (0-6-1). In their previous four games, they have faced major challenges, getting defeated in all of them with a total score of 17-6, notably losing 6-2 against Los Angeles FC in their recent match.

Chris Leitch, the general manager of San Jose, stated that it was the initial occasion they were genuinely defeated. That said, we are facing off against one of the top teams in the league on the road, primarily because of our strong performance, especially this season.

The Earthquakes made it to the playoffs last year for the third time in 11 years and aim to compete in the postseason again this season. However, the season has been a total disaster.

Leitch mentioned that he believes the team is eager for a different pace and a different voice. We have been doing well in many of these matches. We have been demonstrating competitiveness for long periods in these matches. Nevertheless, we have not put in sufficient effort to achieve the desired outcomes within the 90-minute timeframe on numerous occasions.

Upcoming Match

Los Galaxy de Los Angeles

Defeating the Galaxy (10-3-7, 37 points) will be difficult, as they are currently tied with LAFC and Real Salt Lake for the most points in the Western Conference. The Galaxy have won three consecutive games and five out of their last six, which includes a notable 1-0 away win against Real Salt Lake last weekend.

Los Angeles midfielder Diego Fagundez expressed his amazement at the team’s skill and confidence, stating that when they play well, he believes no other team can compete with them.

Gabriel Pec scored the only goal against salt lake in the 74th minute. Pec and Riqui Puig are equal in second place on the team with six goals each, while Dejan Joveljic is in the lead with 11 goals.

Galaxy coach Greg Vanney describes Pec as someone who consistently lines up and keeps going nonstop. Having a player who can consistently perform and compete every day is a valuable asset due to their durability.

Puig has been absent from the last three games due to a groin injury. The Galaxy have emerged victorious against San Jose two times already this season, winning 3-1 and 4-3.

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Prominent figures

San Jose Earthquakes

Amahl Pellegrino leads in scoring for the Earthquakes this season with a total of five goals. The team will need a strong performance from him and the rest of the squad to turn their season around and start getting good results.

Conclusion

Attempting to end their series of losses with fresh leadership, the Earthquakes face a challenging opponent in the Los Angeles Galaxy. San Jose is looking to improve their season while the Galaxy wants to maintain their first place position in the Western Conference, with both teams having much at stake. This match is poised to be a crucial evaluation for both squads.