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 Los Angeles Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC: The El Tráfico Derby

Los Angeles Galaxy and Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) are the two professional soccer clubs based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They compete in Major League Soccer (MLS), the highest level of professional soccer in the United States and Canada.

The rivalry between the two clubs, known as El Tráfico, is one of the most intense in MLS. It is a rivalry that is fueled by the proximity of the two clubs, the passion of their fans, and the desire to be the best team in Los Angeles.

History

The LA Galaxy was founded in 1994 as one of the ten charter members of MLS. They have since won five MLS Cups, four Supporters' Shields, and two CONCACAF Champions' Cups. The LA Galaxy are one of the most successful teams in MLS history.

LAFC was founded in 2014 and began play in MLS in 2018. In their short history, LAFC have won one MLS Supporters' Shield and one CONCACAF Champions League. LAFC are one of the most popular and successful expansion teams in MLS history.

The El Tráfico Derby

The El Tráfico derby was first played in 2018, the inaugural season of LAFC. The two clubs have played each other 21 times in MLS, with LAFC winning 10 matches, the LA Galaxy winning 6 matches, and 5 matches ending in draws.

The El Tráfico derby is one of the most well-attended matches in MLS. The two clubs play their home matches at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, which has a capacity of 27,000. The stadium is often sold out for El Tráfico matches.

The El Tráfico derby is also one of the most-watched matches in MLS. The matches are often televised on national television in the United States.

Fans

The LA Galaxy and LAFC have two of the most passionate fanbases in MLS. The Galaxy's Supporters' Group, the "Los Angeles Riot Squad," is one of the largest and most active Supporters' Groups in MLS. LAFC's Supporters' Group, the "3252," is also one of the largest and most active Supporters' Groups in MLS.

The rivalry between the two clubs is intense, but it is also respectful. The two clubs have a mutual respect for each other, and their fans have a mutual respect for each other.

Impact on MLS

The rivalry between the LA Galaxy and LAFC has had a positive impact on MLS. The rivalry has helped to increase the popularity of MLS in Los Angeles and in the United States as a whole. The rivalry has also helped to attract new players and fans to MLS.

The El Tráfico derby is one of the most exciting and important rivalries in MLS. It is a rivalry that is here to stay.

Scots Connection

The rivalry between the LA Galaxy and LAFC is of particular interest to Scots because of the involvement of Scottish players and coaches in both clubs.

The LA Galaxy have had a number of Scottish players over the years, including David Beckham, Gordon Strachan, and Steven Gerrard. The LA Galaxy's current head coach, Greg Vanney, is also Scottish.

LAFC have also had a number of Scottish players over the years, including Carlos Vela, Stuart Findlay, and Ryan Hollingshead. LAFC's current assistant coach, Ante Razov, is also Scottish.

The involvement of Scottish players and coaches in both clubs has helped to make the El Tráfico derby even more exciting and important to Scots.

Conclusion

The rivalry between the LA Galaxy and LAFC is one of the most intense and important rivalries in MLS. It is a rivalry that is fueled by the proximity of the two clubs, the passion of their fans, and the desire to be the best team in Los Angeles.

The El Tráfico derby has had a positive impact on MLS, helping to increase the popularity of the league and attract new players and fans.

The rivalry is of particular interest to Scots because of the involvement of Scottish players and coaches in both clubs.

The El Tráfico derby is a must-watch for any fan of MLS or soccer in general.