Toronto FC (9-9-7) at the Galaxy (9-5-11)

Galaxy Coach Bruce Arena hasn’t exactly rung the changes despite last weekend’s record-setting 6-3 home loss to Dallas.

Sean Franklin has recovered from injury and replaces A.J. DeLaGarza (knee bruise) at right back in his first start since May, Chris Birchall makes his second MLS start in midfield, while Landon Donovan moves up front to partner Edson Buddle, perhaps the lone bright spot for the Galaxy last week when he came on as a sub.

Jovan Kirovski drops to the bench.

Galaxy XI (4-4-2): Donovan Rickets, Sean Franklin, Gregg Berhalter, Omar Gonzalez, Todd Dunivant, Chris Birchall, David Beckham, Stefani Miglioranzi, Eddie Lewis, Edson Buddle, Landon Donovan.

Toronto FC designated player Julian de Guzman makes his MLS debut in what is his first game since the Gold Cup.

Ali Gerba is the lone front runner for Toronto in a 4-5-1 formation. And check out that strong Toronto midfield.

Toronto XI: Stefan Frei, Marvell Wynne, Nana Attakora, Nick Garcia, Jim Brennan, Sam Cronin, Julian de Guzman, Dwayne De Rosario, Amada Guevara, Chad Barrett, Ali Gerber.

The game is on Fox Sports West.

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