In a word

BUZZING

Nico Mezquida had a great week in practice and Carl Robinson rewarded him with a start. The Uruguayan was making things happen early, playing up front with Octavio Rivero. The two have a chemistry. It was obviously tougher with 10 men.

BIZARRE

Jelle Van Damme, the Galaxy centre back, had the ‘What was he thinking?’ moment of the night. Like a blocker on special teams, he ran interference for a teammate by charging down Mezquida and bodychecking him to the turf.

BANGED-UP

The Caps had to make two injury substitutions in the first half. Midfielder Pedro Morales left clutching his upper thigh/hip area just 20 minutes in and winger Kekuta Manneh limped off before halftime with his nagging ankle injury. Concerning.