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Is James Rodriguez Playing Tonight for Minnesota United vs LA Galaxy? Lineups, Live Streams & Cable

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Apr 4, 2026 7:26 PM ET

Minnesota United will play an away game against the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Minnesota United will look to get their second win of the season following a draw with Seattle Sounders before the March international break.

The team was expecting to have their star player James Rodriguez back in the sqaud after the attacking midfielder played two friendly games with Colombia against Croatia and France.

Rodriguez played in Minnesota United's last MLS game, which was at home in the Allianz Field, and the match finished in a 0-0 draw.

James Rodriguez #10 of Minnesota United FC controls the ball whilst under pressure from Cristian Roldan #7 of Seattle Sounders during the MLS match between Minnesota United FC and Seattle Sounders FC at Allianz Field on March 22, 2026 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/MLS via Getty Images)Photo by David Berding/MLS via Getty Images

However, the Colombian national team announced that James Rodriguez needed to be taken to the hospital, not for an injury but for a health problem regarding dehydration.

Colombia Football Federation: "It has been confirmed, after establishing communication with a medical center in the State of Minnesota, that the midfielder has been under professional observation due to a non-sports-related medical condition. The day after the match against France, the player presented with severe dehydration that required hospitalization for the past 72 hours for preventative and recovery monitoring."

James Rodriguez will not play for Minnesota United Today against the LA Galaxy.

How & Where to Watch LA Galaxy vs Minnesota United?

LA Galaxy vs Minnesota United will kick off at 10:30 p.m. ET/ 7:30 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 10:30 p.m. local time at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

The match will be available to watch in Spanish and English in the United States.

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Expected Lineups for LA Galaxy and Minnesota United

LA Galaxy

Goalkeeper: James Marcinkowski
Defenders: Julian Aude, Justin Haak, Emiro Garces, Miki Yamane
Midfielders: Edwin Cerrillo, Elijah Wynder, Marco Reus
Forwards: Erik Thommy, Joao Klauss, Gabriel Pec

Minnesota United

Goalkeeper: Drake Callender
Defenders: Anthony Markanich, Nicolas Romero, Morris Duggan, Jefferson Diaz, Kyle Duncan
Midfielders: Tomas Chancalay, Wil Trapp, Nectarios Triantis, Joaquin Pereyra
Forward: Kelvin Yeboah

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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