The Galaxy are still hoping for a playoff spot.  If I had told you this a month ago you would have called me absolutely crazy.  All they have done is pulled off 4 victories in a row and positioned themselves to make a run at the playoffs.  They might not have a great chance, but they have a chance.  This is the Galaxy remaining schedule:

Toronto FC
New York Red Bulls
@ Chicago Fire

Currently the Fire are in the 8th (last playoff spot) place.  If the Galaxy get 6 points against Toronto and New York it could potentially set up a last game of the season that would see the winner go on to the playoffs and the loser sitting at home.

They have to start Saturday nite with a victory over TFC - on the Fox Soccer Channel @ 9:30pm CST.