Toronto FC at Galaxy
Toronto Coach Mo Johnston makes three changes from the team that lost 1-0 Sunday to the Colorado Rapids.
With Maurice Edu on international duty and Todd Dunivant moved up to midfield, Marco Reda and 17-year-old Gabe Gala come in on defense.
Tyler Hemming makes his third MLS appearance in midfield, replacing Carl Robinson, who is playing for Wales this weekend.
Up front as usual are Jeff Cunningham and Collin Samuel.
The only change for the Galaxy is on defense where Mike Randolph replaces the injured Ty Harden.
Otherwise the Galaxy is unchanged from the team that is seeking a fifth straight win and making a late playoff charge.
Landon Donovan and Carlos Pavon are up front, while Abel Xavier is on the bench.
Chicago got a point today, which means a Galaxy loss would eliminate LA from the playoffs.
The game is on Fox Soccer Channel.
Updated: Before the game, the Galaxy handed out their awards for the season.
Landon Donovan, the Galaxy's top scorer with 12 goals in all competitions, won the Golden Boot for the third consecutive year.
Chris Klein, who has played every minute of every MLS game since his June trade from Real Salt Lake, - and scored a couple of spectacular and crucial goals - was named MVP.
Rookie Ty Harden, the former University of Washington star, was Defender of the Year. He missed only four games all season on an ever-changing back four.
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