Real Salt Lake hosts the LA Galaxy on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. MT in a battle of two teams fighting for top spots in the Western Conference playoff chase.
Here’s a look at three things to know about the opposition in a crucial midweek match.
MLS Frontrunners
In the early days of Major League Soccer, few could contend with the championship pedigree of D.C. United. Winners of MLS Cup in three of the league’s first four seasons, D.C. was a dominant force in the league. Since then, though, the balance of power has shifted west and the LA Galaxy has been the standard-bearers.