Original glamour club fell on lean times before it decided to adapt to a league that has changed beyond recognition
These sides are an even 21W-9D-21L in their all-time series as New York Red Bulls seek a first MLS Cup against a Galaxy side seeking cup No. 6.
LA Galaxy are six-time MLS Cup champions, keeping New York Red Bulls cup free after Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were dumped out of the playoffs in stunning fashion.
While the Galaxy and Red Bulls lacked the starpower of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, the MLS Cup finalists are emblematic of model franchises.
