GALAXY TODAY

at New York/New Jersey, 2:30 p.m. PDT, ESPN2

Site--Giants Stadium; East Rutherford, N.J.

Radio--KSPN (1110), KTNQ (1020, Spanish)

Records--Galaxy 5-4-2, MetroStars 3-5-2.

Record vs. MetroStars (2001)--1-1-0.

Update--The Galaxy is tied for third in the Western Conference and is looking to improve its 4-1-0 record against Eastern Conference opponents. Forward Carlos Ruiz will return to the Galaxy lineup after serving a one-game suspension, but midfielder Peter Vagenas will not play after receiving two yellow cards in last week’s 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire.