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Prediction: Western Conference Playoff Spots

By Matthew Nelson

Nov 29, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Portland Timbers players celebrate winning the Western Conference championship against FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium. The matched ends in 2-2 draw. The Timbers advance on aggregate goals. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Portland Timbers players celebrate winning the Western Conference championship against FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium. The matched ends in 2-2 draw. The Timbers advance on aggregate goals. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Second Place: LA Galaxy

Aug 7, 2016; Carson, CA, USA; LA Galaxy defender Ashley Cole (3) celebrates a goal against New York Red Bulls during the second half at StubHub Center. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 7, 2016; Carson, CA, USA; LA Galaxy defender Ashley Cole (3) celebrates a goal against New York Red Bulls during the second half at StubHub Center. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

It is no secret that the LA Galaxy are not at the level they were a few years ago. After crashing out of the playoffs last year to the Sounders in the Wild Card match to going through a few tough runs this season, the Galaxy finally look like they are getting a hold of their season and are grabbing some big wins while actually playing some defense as well. Though not quite good enough to grab first place from a surprisingly strong Rapids side, LA will grab second after a tight Western Conference race.

One of the difference makers that we are not used to seeing for the Galaxy will be Emmanuel Boateng. Though he shouldn’t be expected to start every upcoming game, his speed on the wing could easily tear defenses apart late in the game  after coming off the bench. Linking up with players such as Robbie Keane and Gyasi Zardes and with Steven Gerrard coming out of the midfield, LA will be a force to reckon with.

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