League-position context
Los Angeles Galaxy rank9th
New York City FC rank5th
Los Angeles Galaxy points50
New York City FC points55
Los Angeles Galaxy: #9 · 50 pts · GD +7
17 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
New York City FC: #5 · 55 pts · GD +16
12 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.