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No Landon Donovan? No Donovan Ricketts? No David Beckham? No problem for Bruce Arena’s men.

The defending MLS Supporters’ Shield Champions, the Los Angeles Galaxy, have secured their first victory of the month of June with an emphatic 3-1 victory over the defending MLS Cup Champions, the Colorado Rapids, on Saturday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado.

Drew Moor scored an own goal in the 26^th minute to give the visitors a 1-0 advantage. Juninho made it 2-0 in the 42^nd minute with a blistering shot that hit the top left corner.

While Conor Casey did take one back in the 64^th minute for the home side, LA took advantage of being a man up with Chad Barrett recording his fourth goal of the season in the 80^th minute of play.

A full recap of this match will be posted on Bleacher Report and the View from Victoria Street.

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Welcome back, Chad Barrett. Off the bench, he gets the delivery from Colorado native Todd Dunivant, and the Los Angeles Galaxy are up 3-1.

Previously, what seemed like a penalty by the Colorado Rapids fans in the 77^th minute was actually a clean clearance by Sean Franklin on Omar Cummings.

A chance for Chris Birchall in the 79^th minute was squandered, and the ensuing corner was swept away initially by Matt Pickens, but a breakdown in defense

Pablo Mastroeni was cautioned in 81^st minute for unsportsmanlike behavior.

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With the Colorado Rapids getting their rewards for putting on the pressure, they looked to build on their momentum with attempts at an equalizer. A chance for Juan Pablo Angel in the 69^th minute had too much pace, resulting in an easy collection for Rapids goalkeeper Matt Pickens.

A dangerous free kick from the Rapids in the 72^nd minute was blocked by Juninho, who has been stepping up his game. The young Brazilian from Sao Paulo was responsible for what is looking to be the game-winner if the result stands, although there is time remaining. Regardless, he has had a solid game in the midfield for LA.

But Caleb Folan got sent off for a very rough tackle on Juninho, meaning that Rapids were forced to play with 10 men. 

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It’s a new game at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, apparently.

The Colorado Rapids’ Conor Casey took advantage of a poor clearance from the Los Angeles Galaxy’s Omar Gonzalez, and the defending MLS Cup champions now trail 2-1.

A corner in the 62^nd minute from Wells Thompson was cleared by Todd Dunivant, forcing a Rapids throw. A shot in the 67^th minute from jeff Larentowics hit the side netting.

With the goal, the Rapids will look to press for an equalizer as the second half continues. The Galaxy cannot sleep on defense this late in the game. They have been notorious for this the past several matches.

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After 60 minutes, the Los Angeles Galaxy remain on top with a 2-0 lead over the Colorado Rapids.

A shot from Caleb Folan in the 48^th minute sailed over the crossbar as the Rapids made an attempt at a comeback.  In the 52^nd minute, another sequence was squandered by a bad touch from Conor Casey. A shot for Pablo Mastroeni missed high in the 57^th minute.

The Rapids have been having some trouble finding open space to make the final pass in their attacking third, and they must do something about this.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy have been generating their share of attempts on goal. A chance for Sean Franklin went by the wayside in the 52^nd minute, and Juan Pablo Angel nearly notched his fourth of the year in the 53^rd minute of play. Another opportunity for Angel failed to connect in the 59^th minute.

For Los Angeles, the need to consolidate is strong because teams like Colorado have the skills to rally late. A third goal by Los Angeles is vital to their chances of victory.

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An own goal from Drew Moor combined with a scorching shot from Juninho has given the Los Angeles Galaxy a 2-0 lead heading into the break at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado.

A corner from the Rapids’ Sanna Nyassi in the 44^th minute was cleared by Juan Pablo Angel and Chris Birchall, and Omar Gonzalez also forced a touch from Conor Casey. A free kick from Juan Pablo Angel in stoppage time was easily deflected.

So far, Los Angeles have had decent possession, but will need to build on it because this is a Colorado team capable of coming back from a margin like this.

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Juninho scored a blistering volley in the top left corner in the 42^nd minute to give the Los Angeles Galaxy a 2-0 lead.

In the 29^th minute, a corner from Sanna Nyassi was cleared. In the 30^th minute, Omar Gonzalez continued to frustrate the Rapids attack. A long cross from Chris Birchall in the 31^st minute found no one in particular.

A shot from Kosuke Kimura in the 32^nd minute found the reaching arms of Galaxy goalkeeper Josh Saunders. Mike Magee had an attempt in the 33^rd minute, but Matt Pickens was there to collect for Colorado.

Sanna Nyassi was given a yellow card in the 36^th minute for a rough challenge on Todd Dunivant. A free kick by Juan Pablo Angel in the 37^th minute was deflected for a corner, which was later broken up by Matt Pickens after Sanna Nyassi dispossession was disrupted.

A.J. DeLaGarza had to stop the counter from Nyassi in the 41^st minute to force a corner, which was headed high by Moor.

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The Los Angeles Galaxy have taken the lead, thanks to a sliding cross from Chris Birchall leading to an own goal by the Colorado Rapids's Drew Moor in the 26^th minute of play. It looked to be illegal, but upon further review, it was still in play.

The Rapids continued to press in the first half as the Los Angeles Galaxy’s backline and goalkeeper Josh Saunders countered with their dispossession work. In the 19^th minute, a shot from Rapids forward Conor Casey hit the side netting.

A chance for Mike Magee in the 21^st minute was squandered due to a poor delivery by Birchall.

The Galaxy’s David Beckham had other obligations in Europe, and was unable to make the trip to Colorado.

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The Los Angeles Galaxy and Colorado Rapids have kicked off here at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado. After the first fifteen minutes, we have no score.

Early in the first half, the Galaxy’s Omar Gonzalez was forced to do some work on the back line. The Colorado Rapids have been winning a majority of the possession as they look to come off to a fast start to begin the opening stanza.

A long throw-in for Mike Magee was cleared by Rapids goalkeeper Matt Pickens in the 11^th minute of play. A chance for Conor Casey was denied in the 13^th minute as the LA midfield did some sweeping. A corner for Sanna Nyassi in the 14^th minute was headed wide left by Caleb Folan.

The Galaxy will need to do a better job with their possession, or the Rapids will take command later this half.

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Here are the lineups for the Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids.

LOS ANGELES GALAXY

Manager: Bruce Arena

Formation: 4-4-2

Colors: Dark blue tops with gold accents, dark blue shorts, dark blue socks

12 Josh Saunders

2 Todd Dunivant © ---- 20 A.J. DeLaGarza ---- 5 Sean Franklin ---- 4 Omar Gonzalez

25 Miguel Lopez ---- 18 Mike Magee ---- 19 Juninho ---- 26 Michael Stephens

8 Chris Birchall ---- 9 Juan Pablo Angel

Substitutes:

7 Jovan Kirovski

11 Chad Barrett

6 Frankie Hejduk

27 Bryan Jordan

24 Brian Perk

30 Paolo Cardozo

3 Gregg Berhalter

COLORADO RAPIDS

Manager: Gary Smith

Formation: 4-4-2

Colors: Burgundy tops, white shocks, burgundy socks

18 Matt Pickens

2 Danny Earls ---- 3 Drew Moor --- 27 Kosuke Kimura --- 34 Tyrone Marshall

25 Pablo Mastroeni © ---- 15 Wells Thompson ---- 4 Jeff Larentowicz ---- 23 Sanna Nyassi

21 Caleb Folan ---- 9 Conor Casey

Substitutes:

14 Omar Cummings

15 Ross LaBauex

31 Steward Ceus

6 Anthony Wallace

29 Scott Palguta

19 Andre Akpan

12 Quincy Amarikwa

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On the other side of the country, the two Donovans keep watch over the action in Commerce City, Colorado. Los Angeles Galaxy team captain/midfielder Landon Donovan plays for the USA men’s national team. Los Angeles Galaxy goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts plays for the Jamaican national team. Though they are allies in the blue, gold and while of the G’s, they will be on different sides tomorrow in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals.

“I wish them both the best,” Galaxy midfielder Mike Magee told MLSSoccer.com’s Luis Bueno. “Obviously I want the USA to win, but hopefully the USA wins 1-0 so D doesn’t get scored on too many times.”

“I’m sure they’ll have a laugh after the game, but during the game, I’m sure they’ll be serious because the semifinals are at stake,” midfielder Chris Birchall said. “It’s easy to switch off when the game’s going, but when there’s breaks in play and before and after the game, it’s always humorous to see a player you know so well, that you train with every day, and it’s two different nationalities.

"It’s two players who are playing great for their club team and representing their country.”

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Hilario Grajeda is the match referee for the match between the Los Angeles Galaxy and the Colorado Rapids today at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado. Bill Dittmar and Mike Rottersman are the linesmen and Daniel Fitzgerald is the fourth official.

For the LA Galaxy, defenders Sean Alvarado and Leonardo are out for the season as they recover from surgery on their right knees. Midfielder Juninho is questionable after a left ankle sprain but is expected to play.

For the Colorado Rapids, forward Macoumba Kandji is doubtful after recovering from a left knee ACL tear. Defender Marvell Wynne is questionable as he nurses a strain on his right hamstring. Expected to play in spite of injury are MF Jamie Smith (L calf strain); GK Matt Pickens (R groin strain); FW Quincy Amarikwa (L ankle sprain); MF Joseph Nane (R shoulder strain) and FW Omar Cummings (R ankle sprain).