Los Angeles Galaxy's Marco Reus (left) celebrates with teammate Joseph Paintsi l(28) after Paintsil scored against Minnesota United during the first half of an MLS Semifinal Conference playoff soccer match, November 24, 2024, in Los Angeles
AS LA GALAXY get ready to contest the 2024 MLS Cup final against the New York Red Bulls in an East Coast versus West Coast battle for the ages, the contribution of their fans to get their team to this point should not be forgotten.
Just over a year-and-a-half ago, LA Galaxy supporters were boycotting games in protest against the apparent indifference of Galaxy front office and owners Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) to what was happening, or rather not happening, on the pitch.
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