All you need to know about El Trafico 2023
El Trafico 2023: Dates, Timings and Venue
Last season, both the Los Angeles Galaxy and Los Angeles FC reached the playoffs. However, it was LAFC who went all the way to lift their inaugural MLS Cup.
Galaxy on the other hand is well capable of taking revenge as the two sides are set to meet early in the Western Conference this season.
What is El Trafico and why is it called that?
US soccer’s previous attempts to rip off European tradition have been termed as Cringe. However, El Trafico is a term that stuck around.
The MLS fans have coined the term with inspiration from ‘El Clasico’, the rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The term was coined with reference to the long traffic jams in the city of Los Angeles.
When is LA Galaxy vs. LAFC in 2023?
MLS is set to begin on Saturday, February 25 with their first match starting kicking off at 9:30 PM ET.
The teams in question, LA Galaxy and LAFC are set to face off again on April 16 at 4:40 pm ET.
How to watch El Trafico 2023?
The opening matchday will be streamed on Apple TV. In addition, the game on April 16 will also be available through broadcast on national TV via FOX.
LA Galaxy vs. LAFC all-time head-to-head record
While LA Galaxy holds the upper hand in the regular season. LA FC has been clearly a better side during the head-to-head upper hand, though LAFC has been better in head-to-head clashes during the postseason.
In 2022, both sides had a respectable record with two wins each in all competitions.
MLS regular season: Galaxy 6-2-5
Playoffs: LAFC 2-0-0
U.S. Open Cup: Galaxy 1-0-0
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