LA Galaxy-LAFC match at Rose Bowl postponed due to severe weather

The game was set to be the marquee event on MLS opening weekend

Saturday’s special edition of El Tráfico at the Rose Bowl has been postponed due to inclement weather.

The rivalry match between the LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC was set to break the MLS single-game attendance record of 73,019, with more than 70,000 tickets already sold.

But with heavy rain falling and the chance of lightning and flooding, the match had to be postponed.

“Due to safety considerations resulting from inclement weather and forecasted thunderstorms in the Los Angeles area, Major League Soccer, the LA Galaxy and LAFC today announced that the 2023 MLS regular season match scheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 25 between the LA Galaxy and LAFC at the Rose Bowl Stadium will be postponed to a later date,” MLS announced. 

The teams would later say the match had been moved to July 4.

The game was set to be the highlight of MLS opening weekend as the 2023 season kicks off on Saturday. LAFC is the reigning MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield winner, while the LA Galaxy would be returning to the stadium they called home for their first six years in MLS.

The rivals have two other games already on the calendar: April 16 at Dignity Heath Sports Park and on September 16 at BMO Stadium.

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