Tuesday's Column: Galaxy burned in past pressure cooker

Agony of defeat: Galaxy goalkeeper Josh Saunders concedes the winning goal in the 2009 MLS Cup in Seattle (Getty Images).

If there is cause for worry for Galaxy fans ahead of Sunday's MLS Cup showdown between the heavily favored hosts and the Houston Dynamo, it's that LA are overwhelming favorites.

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