Arizona United SC plays host to LA Galaxy II

Saturday’s game

LA Galaxy II (13-8-3) at Arizona United (9-13-1)

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Scottsdale Stadium

Arizona United update: United is coming off a 2-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps FC (8-11-5, 29 points). The win over the Whitecaps gave United a much needed three points as they make a six-game stand for the final playoff position. The top six teams in each conference advance to the playoffs and eight points stand between United and the current sixth place team, the Orange County Blues FC (11-9-3, 36 points). Leading United scorer, Long Tan, scored his twelfth goal of the season against Vancouver. Tan is currently tied for fourth in the league for total goals scored. Forward Aaron Dennis scored his first professional goal of his career against the Whitecaps. United was able to hold off Vancouver to a 0-0 first half with the help of goalkeeper Carl Woszczynski’s five saves. Wosczynski is the current league leader with a total of 105 saves this season. Saturday will be the third match of the season between Arizona and LA. United has come out on top with a score of 2-1 both times.

LA Galaxy II update: LA Galaxy II is on a two-game win streak after a 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders (12-9-3, 39 points). The first half goal by forward Jack McBean was his sixth for the season. The win over the Sounders gave LA a needed three points to move into first place in the Western Conference with a total of 42-points. OKC Energy FC (11-5-7) is the closest to the Galaxy with 40-points. Forward Ariel Lassiter leads the team in goals, nine, and is tied for eighth place in the league. Forward Raul Mendiola leads the team with eight assists in 15-appearances and is ranked third in the league. LA’s last loss was when United visited on August 9.