League-position context
Los Angeles Galaxy rank6th
New York City FC rank2nd
Los Angeles Galaxy points54
New York City FC points64
Los Angeles Galaxy: #6 ยท 54 pts ยท GD +2
10 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
New York City FC: #2 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +21
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.