GALAXY TODAY

at New York/New Jersey,

1 p.m. PDT, ESPN2

Site -- Giants Stadium.

Radio -- KMPC (1540), KMXE (830, Spanish).

Records -- Galaxy 6-3-3, Metro- Stars 3-3-4.

Record vs. MetroStars (2003) -- 0-1-2.

Update -- The Galaxy is in first place in the Western Conference with 21 points from 12 games. The MetroStars are in third place in the Eastern Conference with 13 points from 10 games. Los Angeles has not won a regular-season series against New York/New Jersey since 1999 and failed to beat the MetroStars in three matches last season. Galaxy defender Chris Aloisi, who made his MLS debut in last week’s 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire, is a potential starter again today, although Danny Califf and Ryan Suarez, both coming off injuries, and Hong Myung-Bo, back from South Korea, are available.