Chicago Fire (9-6-5) at Galaxy (6-8-6)

Turns out Bruce Arena’s first Galaxy team looks a lot like Ruud Gullit’s last team – not that he’s got many options of course.

David Beckham is on his way to China for the Olympics closing ceremonies, Landon Donovan is recovering from last night’s Guatemalan hackfest, um, game, Carlos Ruiz is now a Toronto player, eh, and new signing Eddie Lewis has the evening off too, recovering from the nasty blow to the head he took, no doubt.

Arena’s big change – moving Chris Klein off the back four and into midfield.

The Galaxy lineup: Cronin, Franklin, Roberts, Vanney, jazic, Klein, Pires, vagenas, Allen, Buddle and Gordon.

Chicago is without Blanco, too, Rolling Hills Estates John Thorrington (Chadwick School) starts in midfield and Brian McBride leads the attack.

Back later with more.

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