For all their struggles this year, the LA Galaxy have a chance to add to their trophy case.

That’s why Wednesday’s Leagues Cup quarterfinal clash against LIGA MX side CF Pachuca is so important for the defending MLS Cup champions (11:45 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+ ).

“This is our playoffs. This is our postseason in a way, even though I know we have more games after this,” head coach Gregg Vanney told reporters before the Galaxy’s potentially season-defining match at Dignity Health Sports Park.

“This is our chance to win a trophy in a meaningful event, get a [Concacaf] Champions [Cup] spot, all those things that come with it. This is it for us.”

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