Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, the most recognizable Mexican player for over a decade, is now in Southern California having signed with the LA Galaxy and the marketing possibilities seem endless. The sight of Chicharito going up against compatriot Carlos Vela twice a year (at least) adds another layer of hype to the intra-city rivalry with LAFC. Now in the weeks between El Trafficos -- their first meeting is May 16 at Banc of California Stadium, the return game on Aug. 23 -- fans of the two teams will be keeping a running tally as to which player is contributing more. What's more, Galaxy fans will get a much-needed shot of adrenaline heading into the 2020 campaign. "If you drop Hernandez in Southern California or anywhere in the western continental United States, it's massive mayhem," said ESPN television analyst Herculez Gomez, who suited up for the Galaxy as well as a series of Liga MX teams during his playing career. "He will be recognized. He's seen as a global star."
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