[MLS SPOTLIGHT] The defending MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy carried an eight-game winless streak through the June break and sat in last place in the WesternConference. But wins over the Portland Timbers  and Real Salt Lake have pushed the Galaxy up two notches and only two points out of the top five. The win at RSL was nothing short of improbable.Down 2-0 after 24 minutes, the Galaxy got two goals and an assist from Landon Donovan to win, 3-2.

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