On the surface, FC Cincinnati would figure to have little trouble with their road trip Saturday night when they travel to take on the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Cincinnati (17-9-4, 55 points) clinched a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs last Saturday with a dramatic 2-1 home win over Nashville.

The win moved FC Cincinnati to just two points behind the Philadelphia Union for first place in the Eastern Conference and the overall Supporters' Shield.

Los Angeles (4-16-9, 21 points), meanwhile, has struggled mightily this season, ranking last in the Western Conference and having the third-worst goal differential in MLS.

Cincinnati has the opportunity to earn its 10th road victory of the season Saturday, which would make back-to-back seasons of double-digit road wins for the club.

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