The first public test for the 2026 LA Galaxy provided some massive highs and some concerning lows. While Gabriel Pec looked absolutely electric with a second-half brace, the "Elite Defense" we praised last week hit a major speed bump in the 3-2 loss to the Chicago Fire.

TODAY'S AGENDA:

🇧🇷 PEC'S BRACE & THE BRAZILIAN CONNECTION: Gabriel Pec is officially off the mark! We analyze his two goals and the growing chemistry between him and Joao Klauss in the final third.

🛡️ DEFENSIVE REALITY CHECK: After a nearly perfect run behind closed doors, the Galaxy gave up three goals to Chicago. Was this a tactical failure, or just preseason rust?

🎙️ THE VANNEY EXPERIMENT: Greg Vanney played the "Strongest XI" for nearly the entire match with very few subs. We debate if this was the right move for fitness or a missed opportunity for the rest of the roster.

🔴 ST. LOUIS CITY PREVIEW: The "Klauss Derby" is next. We do a mini-preview of the Wednesday clash against St. Louis and what the G's need to fix to get back in the win column.

 👉 Comment below: Who was your Man of the Match: Pec or someone else?