New York Red Bulls coach Hans Backe says everyone is excited about facing LA Galaxy in the MLS playoffs.

The Western Conference semifinal at Red Bull Arena will be held on Sunday.

Backe told the New York Post: "We're) looking forward to it. Definitely, we're playing the best team in the league. They've been outstanding, picking up 67 points, doing well in the Champions League, they have absolutely the best roster in the league. Every game so far - the four games we've played against Los Angeles - (over the past two seasons) have been quality games.

"I must say it's been a different kind of game. I would call it more like a European game when we play Galaxy. It's not that hectic 90 minutes, you get a little bit more time and space when you get Galaxy. I'm quite sure I'll players will lift their game when you play the big guns like Galaxy."