El Trafico rivals LA Galaxy and LAFC have introduced they will open their 2023 MLS seasons with a conflict on the Rose Bowl Stadium on February 23.
With a capability of over 90,000, the Rose Bowl has an extended historical past in US soccer after internet hosting the 1994 World Cup last between Brazil and Italy and serving because the Galaxy’s house between 1996 and 2002.
The Galaxy at present play at their Dignity Well being Sports activities Park Stadium however would be the designated house group for the match in opposition to the Black and Gold, in opposition to who they’ve fashioned a fierce rivalry in recent times.
“The LA Galaxy are excited to write down a brand new chapter within the storied soccer legacy of Los Angeles as we kick off our 2023 marketing campaign in opposition to our intercity rival LAFC on the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium,” LA Galaxy president Chris Klein mentioned.
“We now have an excellent historical past on the most legendary sports activities venue in america and know this can be an excellent spectacle for followers as we place one of the crucial thrilling new rivalries on this planet on LA’s greatest stage.”
The 2 LA sides have confronted off 16 instances throughout all competitions to date, with the Galaxy successful seven instances to LAFC’s 4, alongside 5 attracts. The Galaxy additionally lead 36-34 in terms of targets, however have completed above LAFC within the Western Convention simply as soon as – final season, though either side didn’t make the MLS Cup Playoffs.
“This rivalry has, from day one, delivered an power and electrical energy that along with unbelievable moments and reminiscences on the pitch, has established it among the many most partaking not solely in Los Angeles however throughout MLS,” LAFC co-president and chief enterprise officer Larry Freedman mentioned.
“It’s only becoming that we are actually taking it to one of the crucial iconic venues in all of sports activities.”
LAFC at present sit high of the Western Convention, locked on 64 factors with the Philadelphia Union within the Supporters’ Protect race. The Galaxy, in the meantime, are fifth and on the verge of confirming their return to the Playoffs.
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