It has come down to this for the Galaxy after their disappointing 0-0- tie Sunday in Carson against the San Jose Earthquakes that at least handed a lifeline to under pressure former coach Sigi Schmid and his similarly faltering Sounders:

“With a win against the Sounders on Sunday, the Galaxy will be guaranteed of a top three finish in the ultra-tight Western Conference,” according to a club press release.” However, a loss or a draw combined with a Colorado victory at Vancouver will see the Galaxy open the postseason on October 30 or October 31 in the knockout round.”

In between, the Galaxy reserves play a final meaningless CONCACAF Champions League match(live at 6 p.m. on Fox Sports 2), after already clinching a spot in the next stage of the competition.