Sporting Kansas City narrowly defeats LA Galaxy at Children's Mercy Park.

The local team opened the scoring in the 9th minute with a goal from Erik Thommy and is leading the visitor by 1-0.

Both teams come to the match after being defeated in the last round of the current season, so the points at stake have even more value for both of them.

Sporting Kansas City comes from a 0-2 loss against Austin FC. In the previous 4 rounds, their results were varied: they won 1 match, lost 2, and had 1 draw.

LA Galaxy lost to FC Dallas by 0-1. In their last matches, they have achieved 1 win and suffered 3 losses.

Michael Radchuk has been appointed as the main referee for the match at Children's Mercy Park.

Probable formation of Sporting Kansas City today

The team led by Peter Vermes sets up their game with a 4-3-3 formation with John Pulskamp in goal; Graham Zusi, Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, Andreu Fontas, and Ben Sweat in defense; Roger Espinoza, Rémi Walter, and Erik Thommy in midfield; and Johnny Russell, William Agada, and Daniel Salloi in the attack.

Probable formation of LA Galaxy today

Meanwhile, the team led by Greg Vanney takes to the field with a 4-4-2 strategy featuring Jonathan Bond in goal; Kelvin Leerdam, Sega Coulibaly, Derrick Williams, Chase Gasper in defense; Kevin Cabral, Mark Delgado, Gastón Brugman, and Douglas Costa in midfield; and Javier Hernández and Dejan Joveljic in the attack.