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By DAVID WHARTON

July 15, 1998 12 AM PT

* Site: Houlihan’s Stadium, Tampa, Fla.

* Radio: KTNQ (1020 AM).

* Records: Galaxy 15-3, Mutiny 5-14.

* Update: Still searching for the right combination at midfield, the Galaxy probably will start an offensive-minded group featuring Martin Machon, Clint Mathis and Wellington Sanchez. On the back line, defender Ezra Hendrickson is questionable because of a sore foot. The Mutiny must play with backup goalkeeper Doug Petras, but the team is coming off a 2-1 victory over the New York/New Jersey MetroStars and has been buoyed by the return of U.S. national team player Frankie Hejduk, who has signed to play for Germany’s Bayer Leverkusen next year.

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David Wharton

David Wharton has filled an array of roles – covering the courts, entertainment, sports and the second Persian Gulf War – since starting as a Los Angeles Times intern in 1982. His work has been honored by organizations such as the Society for Features Journalism and Associated Press Sports Editors and has been anthologized in “Best American Sports Writing.” He has also been nominated for an Emmy and has written two books, including “Conquest,” an inside look at USC football during the Pete Carroll era.

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