MLS is Back: Top 3 group stage matches to watch

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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 24: Los Angeles FC team celebrate a goal by forward Carlos Vela (10) during a MLS Western Conference semifinal match between the Los Angeles FC and the Los Angeles Galaxy on October 24, 2019, at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Kyusung Gong/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

1. Los Angeles FC Vs LA Galaxy

There is not a more exciting game in MLS than El Trafico right now. Los Angeles FC, led by the inimitable Carlos Vela, are the best team in the league — and potentially by some distance — while the LA Galaxy have always been the biggest, most glamorous team. They are must-watch television.

In recent years, this rivalry has taken MLS to new levels. Vela and Zlatan Ibrahimovic drew crowds and fans like very few players have in the history of the league and they both stepped up their levels in these matches. But with Zlatan now gone, the Galaxy must search for a new hero.

They signed Javier Hernandez to replace him, arguably the most commercial player in the league’s history, while Cristian Pavon is set to step into a more prominent role after extending his loan deal. But can either reach Vela’s historic level?

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LAFC will be the favourites to win the entire competition. But you should never count out the LA Galaxy, especially in El Trafico.

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