MLS Match Preview: St. Louis City SC (3-9-5) vs. Los Angeles Galaxy (1-12-4)

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The St. Louis CITY SC and LA Galaxy face off in a Western Conference showdown at Energizer Park. Both teams are struggling at the bottom of the standings, making this a crucial matchup for momentum in the 2025 MLS season.

Game Details

Matchup: St. Louis CITY SC vs. LA Galaxy

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025

Time: 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET

Venue: Energizer Park, St. Louis, MO

TV Broadcast: Apple TV (MLS Season Pass), FOX, FOX Deportes

St. Louis CITY SC: Struggling for Consistency

St. Louis CITY SC enters this match after a 2-1 loss to the Portland Timbers, marking their third defeat in four games. Despite their struggles, they have been competitive at home, securing nine of their 14 points at Energizer Park this season.

Key Players to Watch (St. Louis CITY SC)

Akil Watts – Scored his first MLS goal last match, looking to build momentum.

Roman Bürki – Veteran goalkeeper with strong shot-stopping ability.

João Klauss – Leading striker, aiming to break his four-game scoring drought.

Tomáš Totland – Defensive anchor, crucial for stopping LA’s attack.

St. Louis has never lost to LA Galaxy, holding a 2-0-3 record in their five previous meetings. They will look to extend their undefeated streak against the Galaxy.

LA Galaxy: Searching for Back-to-Back Wins

The Galaxy finally secured their first win of the season, defeating Real Salt Lake 2-0. This victory ended their 16-game winless streak, the longest in MLS history. However, they remain last in the Western Conference, needing a strong performance to climb the standings.

Key Players to Watch (LA Galaxy)

Christian Ramirez – Veteran forward with five goal involvements this season.

Gabriel Pec – Dynamic winger, leading the team in dribbles and attacking plays.

Joseph Paintsil – Scored in the last match, adding offensive firepower.

Novak Micovic – Goalkeeper coming off a four-save clean sheet.

LA Galaxy has lost their last six road games, making this a tough challenge. They must overcome injuries to Marco Reus and Riqui Puig, along with Edwin Cerrillo’s suspension.

MATCH ODDS

St. Louis City SC + 100    Draw + 260        Los Angeles Galaxy + 230

Over 2.5 – 165                   Under 2.5 + 130

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 13, 2025