There’s just one change for the Galaxy tonight with central defender Leonardo out with a right quad strain he suffered in training this week.
That means AJ DeLaGarza slides into the middle of defense to partner former Maryland teammate Omar Gonzalez as Gregg Berhalter continues to recover from injury. It’s the first time the collegiate duo, who played that position together in college, have played in the middle for the Galaxy.
Sean Franklin drops to right back and Michael Stephens slots into the midfield for his first MLS start.
Galaxy XI: Ricketts, Franklin, DeLaGarza, Gonzalez, Dunivant, Stephens, Birchall, Juninho, Magee, Buddle, Donovan.
Jovan Kirovski is available off the bench again for the first time this season after coming on late against the Dynamo last week.
Salt Lake City lineup: Nick Rimando, Tony Beltran, Nat Borchors, Jamison Olave, Robbie Rusell, Will Johnson, Kyle Beckerman, Andy Williams, Nelson Gonzalez, Alvaro saborio, fabian Espindola.
Former Galaxy striker Robbie Findley is on the bench.
Actor Michael Sheen (Damn United) is doing the ceremonial kickoff.
The game is live on FSC.