LA Galaxy predicted lineup vs Atlanta United: MLS

  • LA Galaxy take on Atlanta United this weekend at Dignity Health Sports Park
  • The five-time MLS Cup winners currently sit atop the Western Conference
  • New signing Marco Reus could make his debut against Atlanta
LA Galaxy square off against Atlanta United
LA Galaxy square off against Atlanta United / John Froschauer-USA TODAY Sports
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LA Galaxy are all set to play host to Atlanta United this weekend in Major League Soccer action.

There will be plenty of buzz surrounding the Galaxy squad after the arrival of Borussia Dortmund legend Marco Reus. The 35-year-old midfielder joined the Gs on a free transfer and he's available for selection Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Galaxy boss Greg Vanney will more than likely stick with is 4-3-3 setup to start the match but could potentially shift things around should Reus make his debut in the second half.

Here's how the Galaxy could lineup against Atlanta.


LA Galaxy predicted lineup vs Atlanta United ( 4-3-3 )

Joseph Paintsil fills in at striker
Joseph Paintsil fills in at striker / Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

GK: John McCarthy - The former LAFC goalkeeper starts in net for the Galaxy.

RB: Miki Yamane - The Japan international keeps his place at right-back next to his former national teammate.

CB: Maya Yoshida - The Galaxy continue to lean on Yoshida's experience as a leader in the heart of the defense.

CB: Jalen Neal - Neal provides a bit of pace and energy in the backline next to the veteran Yoshida.

LB: John Nelson - The former St Louis CITY full-back fills in at left-back once again due to Julian Aude's groin injury.

CM: Marco Delgado - Delgado looks set to take on a similar role like Brugman to snuff out any potential Atlanta attacks.

CM: Riqui Puig - Vanney gives Puig license to roam free in the final third with Delgado and Cerrillo doing the dirty work in front of the backline.

CM: Gaston Brugman - Brugman forms the defensive partnership in the Galaxy midfield alongside Delgado.

RW: Gabriel Pec - The young Brazilian was in good form during Leagues Cup with two goals scored and he'll look to transfer that back into MLS play.

ST: Joseph Paintsil - With Dejan Joveljic still sidelined with a hamstring injury, Paintsil continues his run at the center-forward position.

LW: Diego Fagundez - As Paintsil slots in at striker, Fagundez continues to get minutes out on the left-wing.