With the LA Galaxy making the number one seed as well as holding the Supporter’s Shield, they gained home field advantage for all playoff games. They were able to defeat both the New York Red Bulls and Real Salt Lake to making it into the MLS Cup for David Beckham’s final season on contract. It has been a tough 5 years for the Galaxy, without a Cup to justify their investment. For this game, I decided to get a few shots up stairs to get a different angle of the teams because there was so much media at the games. Teams line up for the National Anthem prior to the game between the Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles Galaxy.

Los Angeles Galaxy fans chant prior to the game between the Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles Galaxy .

Los Angeles Galaxy line up prior to the game between the Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles Galaxy.

Real Salt Lake prior to the game between the Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles Galaxy.

After that, I went back down for the low angle. Here are a few shots that I liked while covering the Los Angeles Galaxy’s road to the MLS Cup. Los Angeles Galaxy forward Robbie Keane (14) attempts to move the ball up the field defneded by New York Red Bulls midfielder Dax McCarty (11).

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Mike Magee (18) and New York Red Bulls midfielder Dax McCarty (11) hold each other’s neck .

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham (23) and New York Red Bulls midfielder Dax McCarty (11) battle for the header.

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham (23) moves the ball defended by New York Red Bulls midfielder Dane Richards (19).

New York Red Bulls forward Luke Rodgers (9) is stopped by Los Angeles Galaxy defender A.J. DeLaGarza (20).

Los Angeles Galaxy goalkeeper Josh Saunders (12) blocks a shot against the Real Salt Lake.

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Chad Barrett (11) is tripped up by an unidentified Real Salt Lake player.

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Mike Magee (18) scores a header on Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando (18).

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham (23) attempts a penalty kick against the Real Salt Lake.

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Robbie Keane (14) celebrates after a goal against the Real Salt Lake.

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham (23) slides for the ball against Real Salt Lake midfielder Andy Williams (77).

Los Angeles Galaxy goalkeeper Josh Saunders (12) attempts to grab the ball against Real Salt Lake defender Chris Schuler (28).

Los Angeles Galaxy and New York Red Bull line up prior to the game.

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Robbie Keane (14) attempts to move the ball past a New York Red Bulls defender.

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Mike Magee (18) heads the ball in for a goal against the New York Red Bulls.

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Mike Magee (18) celebrates a goal against the New York Red Bulls.

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Real Salt Lake.

Real Salt Lake fans celebrate after a goal against the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Chad Barrett (11) attempts a shot on Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando (18).

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