Brandon Vazquez has been in excellent form for Austin this season, scoring eight times in 21 appearances, and he will again feature in the final third of the field.

Jon Gallagher is again in line for a spot in midfield, while Owen Wolff is also set to start, as the 20-year-old bids to score his first goal of the campaign.

As for LAFC, Olivier Giroud has left the club to return to France, with the striker making the move to Lille.

Giroud's spot in the starting side is expected to be taken by Nathan Ordaz, who has scored five times in 23 appearances for the club during the current campaign.

Denis Bouanga has been a standout performer this season, scoring 13 times and registering six assists in 26 appearances, and the 30-year-old will again feature in an attacking position.

Hugo Lloris should also be back between the sticks for the visitors.

Austin FC possible starting lineup:

Stuver; Desler, Svatok, Hines-Ike, Guilherme; Obrian, Pereira, Sabovic, Gallagher; Wolff, Vazquez

Los Angeles FC possible starting lineup:

Lloris; Palencia, Segura, Long, Smolyakov; Jesus, Amaya, Tillman; Dirosun, Ordaz, Bouanga