In this week’s column I looked back at the end of the Galaxy’s regular season and ahead to the new, briefer version that begins Sunday in Seattle.

Galaxy Coach Bruce Arena summed up the team’s philosophy heading into the game: “It’s a new season and we’ve got to be ready to play a team that’s been very good for the last half of the MLS season. Our last game in Seattle means nothing to be honest with you.”

And don’t forget, the return game in the two-game Western Conference semifinal series is scheduled for 5 p.m. Nov. 7 at Home Depot Center.

Trivia question: which regular Galaxy starter has never played at Qwest Field?

I’ll provide the answer a little later today.

Meanwhile, read the column here.