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          Revolution's upset blueprint vs. Galaxy

          Both Landon Donovan and Lee Nguyen will play key roles in determining which team wins the title. USA TODAY Sports, Getty Images
          • Adrian Melville, ESPN Insider
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            • Joined ESPN in 2013 as a soccer Insider
            • Worked previously at NBC, Major League Soccer and Opta (UK)
            • Played college soccer at Princeton and professionally for the New England Revolution and Santo Andre, a second-division club in Brazil
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          Dec 4, 2014, 12:30 PM ET

          There are a lot of people expecting the Los Angeles Galaxy to win a record fifth MLS Cup on Sunday, and in the process cement their place as the bellwether club in MLS. This coronation seems fitting given the circumstances, as the team will play in front of its home crowd at the StubHub Center and will be celebrating the last game of its most prolific player, Landon Donovan.