Western Conference champions LA Galaxy<\/a> (No. 2) will host Eastern Conference champions New York Red Bulls<\/a> (No. 7) on Saturday for MLS Cup 2024 presented by Audi.<\/p>\n \u2014 Major League Soccer (@MLS) December 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n The Galaxy are on the precipice of a record sixth MLS Cup title, earning hosting rights after Dejan Jovelji\u0107<\/a>‘s 85th-minute strike delivered a 1-0 victory<\/a> over Seattle<\/a> in the Western Conference Final.<\/p>\n Before that golden moment, LA scored an impressive 15 goals across their Round One series vs. Colorado<\/a> and Conference Semifinal demolition of Minnesota<\/a>. They’ve scored 16 times this postseason, one off the MLS record set by Toronto FC<\/a>‘s 2016 squad.<\/p>\n But head coach Greg Vanney’s group knows the Galaxy’s first MLS Cup title since 2014 is far from guaranteed. That’s especially true after Riqui Puig<\/a> suffered a torn ACL<\/a> vs. Seattle, placing even more attacking onus on Jovelji\u0107, Gabriel Pec<\/a> and Joseph Paintsil<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Against the odds, New York have made MLS Cup for the second time in club history. Their previous appearance came in 2008 and ended in a 3-1 defeat to the Columbus Crew<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Red Bulls, the lowest-ever seed (Eastern Conference No. 7) to reach MLS Cup, have embraced the underdog role. That’s powered a Round One sweep of defending champions Columbus, a Conference Semifinal win at arch-rival New York City<\/a>, and a Conference Final victory at red-hot Orlando<\/a>.<\/p>\n If head coach Sandro Schwarz’s team lifts MLS Cup, they’ll also qualify for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup<\/a>. Not that goalkeeper Carlos Coronel<\/a>, midfielder Emil Forsberg<\/a> & Co. needed any added incentive.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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