The great importance of the game against Portland Timbers for LA Galaxy

playoffs for the two teams appears to be very different. LA Galaxy must win to continue with opportunities and Portland Timbers is already thinking in the MLS playoff, as they are the second team of the Western Conference.

LA Galaxy is running out of time and chances to enter the playoffs. Guillermo Barros Schelotto's team is last in the MLS standings and there is no room for error. Every time the team is more questioned and the doubts if it can be in the playoff are greater. The coach's job at this point in the tournament is at risk.

If LA Galaxy wins against Portland, it will get closer to the playoff spots but if it loses it will be very difficult at the bottom of the table. Currently LA Galaxy has 15 points and has only been able to win in 4 games, being one of the worst in MLS. For its part, Portland is in second position, 3 points behind the leader Seattle Sounders.

It has been 5 games that the LA Galaxy cannot win and the criticism for its players is getting stronger and stronger. Chicharito Hernandez is the most questioned along with Coach Barros Schelotto. The Mexican striker has only scored 1 goal in 8 games and Barros Schelotto is already thinking of removing him from the starting tea