NOVEMBER 9 • THEPROVINCE.COM
LOS ANGELES FC 19-7-8 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
19-7-8 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
LAFC 1, Whitecaps 0: Moral victories are always bitter, especially when they end your season The Whitecaps were always the underdogs, but pushed the Western Conference champs to the brink before falling in the decisive game 3
LAFC focused on task at hand in Game 3 vs. Whitecaps All the pressure is on Los Angeles FC as they host the Vancouver Whitecaps in Game 3 of a Western Conference first-round series on Friday ni...
NOVEMBER 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
LAFC faces a tough out in Vancouver Whitecaps, a reflection of coach Vanni Sartini Vanni Sartini, the manager of the Vancouver Whitecaps, is a socialist and an atheist, attributes that are oddly relevant in his team’s MLS p...
NOVEMBER 7 • LATIMES.COM
Vancouver Whitecaps face Los Angeles FC after shutout win
A game after shutting out Los Angeles FC 3-0, the Vancouver Whitecaps face Los Angeles FCNOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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NOVEMBER 5 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Hugo Lloris - One save Sunday Lloris registered one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 loss against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Lloris conceded once to Vancouver and twice to own goals, while facing just two shots on his net. It was a tough day for Lloris, and LAFC as a whole. The veteran still looks excellent in net, and should be in a great spot to bounce back against Vancouver in the third match at home.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Hollingshead - Unfortunate own goal Hollingshead had an own goal, two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Hollingshead created a chance but ended up on the scoresheet at the other end of the pitch with an own goal. It's a tough showing from the defender, but not a season-ending one as LAFC still have one more chance at home. Hollingshead should remain the top choice for Friday's clash, with a chance to move into the second round.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Eddie Segura - Scores own goal Segura registered an own goal and two clearances in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.
Impact Segura got on the scoresheet in the worst way possible with an own goal during Sunday's loss. It's a tough turn as this now means LAFC have to head back home for the third and final match of the opening round. Segura will hope for a far more composed match there as he looks to avoid an opening round exit.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Gauld scores again as Whitecaps blank LAFC, even series Ryan Gauld scored his fifth goal of the playoffs and was involved in two more as the Vancouver Whitecaps beat visiting LAFC 3-0 to even thei...
NOVEMBER 4 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Ryan Gauld scores again as Whitecaps blank LAFC, even series Ryan Gauld scored his fifth goal of the playoffs and was involved in two more as the Vancouver Whitecaps beat visiting LAFC 3-0 to even thei...
NOVEMBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Whitecaps ride Ryan Gauld, Yohei Takaoka, and two own goals to series-tying 3-0 victory over LAFC
Vancouver got an early goal from a red-hot Ryan Gauld and two own goals from Western Conference top seed LAFC, Yohei Takaoka posted his third clean sheet in five postseason starts,...NOVEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Whitecaps 3, LAFC 0: Belief validated with dominating Game 2 shutout The Vancouver Whitecaps stay alive with a Game 2 victory to send the series back to L.A.
NOVEMBER 4 • THEPROVINCE.COM
LAFC eye Round 1 sweep of Whitecaps in Vancouver The Vancouver Whitecaps will try to avoid a second Round 1 series sweep at the hands of LAFC in as many seasons when they host Game 2 on Sun...
NOVEMBER 3 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Vancouver Whitecaps host Los Angeles FC in Western Conference finals
The Vancouver Whitecaps host Los Angeles FC in the Western Conference finalsNOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hugo Lloris - Concedes late Lloris recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Lloris looked set for a clean sheet to open the playoffs before a late goal by Ryan Gauld left him fuming. It didn't change the result, but it's a disappointing start for Lloris, who was indomitable for the majority of the match. He now travels to Vancouver for an elimination match in his first run in the MLS Cup playoffs.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Timothy Tillmann - Creates single chance Tillman recorded two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Tillman created a chance and took a pair of shots during a comfortable win to open the playoffs. The midfielder wasn't overly required in any major capacity, but he did well when needed to join the attack. Tillman will continue to be one of the more offensively minded options in the starting XI moving forward, with decent offensive upside due to the excellent front three.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Mateusz Bogusz - Assists in win Bogusz assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Bogusz provided an assist in an excellent creative showing throughout Sunday's win. He had plenty of volume and was a nuisance throughout the match down the flank. He now needs to carry this form into the second match, as he and LAFC look to secure a spot in the second round of the MLS Cup playoffs.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Cristian Olivera - Nets on one shot Olivera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Olivera took one shot but was efficient, scoring his only chances while playing as creator more often than not himself. Olivera will now hope to carry this excellent form to Vancouver for the second match in the series. Olivera has the creativity and talent to single-handedly break open the tie in the second match.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Denis Bouanga - Nets Sunday Bouanga scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Bouanga had a brilliant showing during Sunday's clash, scoring and ending in three crosses while also creating a chance. It was everything Bouanga would have hoped for as he caused a plethora of issues for the Whitecaps. Bouanga should continue in a solid role moving forward as LAFC look to make a deep run through the playoffs.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Bouanga scores eighth playoff goal as LAFC top Whitecaps in Game 1 Denis Bouanga scored his eighth career MLS Cup Playoff goal on a first-half penalty kick, and LAFC defeated the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps...
OCTOBER 28 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Denis Bouanga scores 8th playoff goal as LAFC top Whitecaps in Game 1 Denis Bouanga scored his eighth career MLS Cup Playoff goal on a first-half penalty kick, and LAFC defeated the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps...
OCTOBER 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Denis Bouanga, Cristian Olivera score as LAFC opens MLS playoffs with 2-1 victory over Whitecaps
Denis Bouanga scored on a penalty kick in the first half and Cristian Olivera scored early in the second to lead Western Conference regular-season champion Los Angeles FC to a 2-1...OCTOBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jesus Murillo - On bench versus Vancouver Murillo (knee) is among the substitute options for Sunday's match against Vancouver Whitecaps.
Impact Murillo has been out since August but was a consistent starter early in the season, so he could be ready to regain a major role at some point in the playoffs. In that case, he could be a source of defensive stats, having averaged 3.7 clearances, 1.7 tackles and 1.3 interceptions per game prior to the injury. He'll challenge Aaron Long and Maxime Chanot at center-back.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
LAFC may have Carlos Vela for playoff rematch vs. Whitecaps Los Angeles FC will begin their 2024 MLS Cup playoff run the same way they began their 2023 postseason, as they are set to face the visiting...
OCTOBER 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
The Class War of MLS: star-studded LAFC vs. blue-collar Whitecaps It's big bucks, Hollywood glitz, World Cup winners and Champions League victors vs. two Scots, an American and a team of 'undercats'
OCTOBER 26 • THEPROVINCE.COM
