Carson, California – E go be one big ball as Orlando City and LA Galaxy dey ready to battle for third place for Leagues Cup. Match go happen on Sunday, August 31, at 5 p.m. ET for Dignity Health Sports Park. E no be just ordinary match, this one get plenty ting wey dey on top am, as the winner go secure their spot for Concacaf Champions Cup 2026.
After dem both vex finish for semifinal, no be playplay matter again. LA Galaxy wey dey try salvage their season, don lose to Seattle Sounders for semis, as dem pick 2-0 for ground. Orlando City self come dey try find their way after dem fall for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami hand during their own semis. Na wah, wetin be dis wahala? (Talk about bad luck, right?)
LA Galaxy, wey be the reigning champions, don dey struggle for league play dis season, dem sabi say dem gatz put body for this Leagues Cup. With Marco Reus and Gabriel Pec dey shine like stars, dem dey ready to perform miracle. Last time dem meet, Galaxy no sabi how Orlando take carry am gree make dem chop 2-1. Dem go need better strategy to handle this Lion wey dey come.
Meanwhile, Orlando dey share the same vibe, dem don show their attacking skills well-well with MartÃn Ojeda dey lead the scoring charts. The trio wey dey lead dem, Ojeda, Luis Muriel, and Marco PaÅ¡alić, don contribute total of 59 goals dis season. Dem dey hot, and Galaxy go gatz buckle up their defense (because o, na bad thing to allow plenty goals enter.)
Coach Oscar Pareja don talk say dem gatz fight to secure their place for Champions Cup, and dem no wan carry last for this tournament. Orlando go need clear mind and fast legs especially since dem dey travel waka come back to Carson again within one week.
With this match matter, wetin you feel sey go happen? Will it be a goal-fest, or na serious tussle? Well, as dem go dey play, make we just sit down, grab our palm wine and enjoy the show.
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