MLS Week 3: Top 7 storylines to follow

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his goal during Los Angeles FC's MLS match against Portland Timbers at the Banc of California Stadium on March 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.Los Angeles FC won the match 4-1 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images) /

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SAN JOSE, CA – MARCH 09: Minnesota United forward Darwin Quintero (25) during the MLS match between the Minnesota United and the San Jose Earthquakes at Avaya Stadium on March 9, 2019 in San Jose, CA. (Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

5. Galaxy still facing injuries

The Los Angeles Galaxy are in some trouble. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romain Alessandrini are both expected to miss a second consecutive match. Those two players are integral to the success of the club. Los Angeles were unable to score a goal last week against FC Dallas without either of those players.

The Galaxy’s roster is thin with four potential starters injured: Perry Kitchen and Juninho join Zlatan and Alessandrini on the injury report. Plus the late transfer of Ola Kamara and Giovanni had to be cut before the season started for the Galaxy to become roster compliant.

Amidst the roster trouble, the Galaxy welcome Minnesota United FC. Minnesota have already won two games on the road against conference rivals. The Loons have a good chance to make it three in a row this weekend.

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