OCTOBER 25 • LATIMES.COM
LOS ANGELES FC 19-7-8 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
19-7-8 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Playoffs 'a bit strange' for Olivier Giroud, but he still wants MLS Cup title LAFC’s Olivier Giroud, the leading scorer for the French national team, isn't familiar with the MLS playoffs, but that hasn't dampened his t...
Whitecaps 5, Timbers 0: Vancouver goes wild in Wild Card game Ryan Gauld rises to the occasion with a historic performance as Vancouver advances to Round 1 against LAFC.
OCTOBER 24 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Messi's Miami opens playoffs as MLS Cup favorites, though history isn't on their side
Following a history-making regular season, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami is the clear favorites to win the 2024 MLS Cup.OCTOBER 22
Kei Kamara - Assists in sub appearance Kamara assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Kamara assisted off the bench in back-to-back games as he provided for Eduard Atuesta. He finished the regular season with three goals and five assists. He has proved to be an important option off the bench which could be helpful heading into the playoffs.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Marlon - Scores final goal off the bench Marlon scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Marlon scored his first goal for LAFC since joining in September. The goal came from a set piece in added time where he placed Edouard Atuesta's cross into the back of the net with his head. The defender will be looking to start more games as his team enter the playoffs.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Eduard Atuesta - Scores crucial goal and assists Atuesta scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Atuesta scored with a powerful strike to give LAFC a 2-1 lead in the game, ultimately finishing 3-1. After not featuring for four games in a row, the midfielder scored within moments of coming onto the pitch. He later linked up with Marlon to assist the final goal from a set piece.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Denis Bouanga - Scores goal to ignite comeback Bouanga scored one goal to go with eight shots (five on goal), 13 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 3-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Bouanga scored LAFC's first goal of the game in the 64th minute to ignite the comeback that saw them finish on top of the Western Conference. The forward finished the regular season with 20 goals in 32 games. In this match, he attempted eight shots, which was the joint most he has attempted, doing so on five occasions, and he scored in each of these games.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Hugo Lloris - Four saves wins Western Conference Lloris recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win against San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Lloris concludes his first MLS regular season by winning the Western Conference, having kept 12 clean sheets. He kept two clean sheets in his final four matches, but despite failing to keep a clean sheet against the Earthquakes, he made four or more saves for the tenth time this year.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Marlon scores first MLS goal, LAFC beats Earthquakes, take top spot in Western Conference
Marlon Santos scored his first MLS goal in stoppage time to help Los Angeles FC beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 in the regular season finale for both teamsOCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LAFC vs. San Jose Earthquakes | Full Match Highlights | Decision Day 2024
OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE
LAFC beat Earthquakes, claim No. 1 seed in West Los Angeles FC scored three goals in the second half to defeat the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 on Saturday night, the final match of t...
OCTOBER 20 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
MLS playoffs in flux, Inter Miami on the brink of history on Decision Day
While teams are fighting to improve their playoff position on Decision Day, Inter Miami will be attempting to make MLS history.OCTOBER 19
LAFC tune up for playoffs vs. last-place Earthquakes With a playoff spot long secured and home-field advantage locked up in Round 1, Los Angeles FC still have a chance to make it personal on De...
OCTOBER 19 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Los Angeles FC takes win streak into match against the San Jose Earthquakes
Los Angeles FC heads into a matchup with San Jose as winners of four games in a rowOCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kei Kamara - Assists game-winning goal Kamara assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Kamara came through when LAFC needed him once again, and his perfect set-up allowed Ilie Sanchez to score the wininng goal on stoppage time. Kamara is a proven scorer in the league, but his substitute role means he won't have a lot of fantasy upside going forward.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Ilie Sanchez - Scores game-winning goal Sanchez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Sanchez bagged the game-winning goal in the 93rd minute after a perfect set-up from Kei Kamara. As heroic as his effort was, however, Sanchez is a defensive-minded player who rarely starts. so his fantasy upside will be close to minimal going forward.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Sergi Palencia - Scores own goal Sunday Palencia registered an own goal, one shot (zero on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card...
Impact Palencia attempted to clear a Sebastian Berhalter cross into the box, but instead, his header beat Hugo Lloris and represented Vancouver's equalizer midway through the second half. Palencia has been a regular starter for LAFC with 25 starts out of 29 appearances, and his regular role won't be at risk in the playoffs for one mistake in a regular-season contest.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Hugo Lloris - Beaten by teammate Sunday Lloris had four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Lloris was so good throughout the game that the only way he was beaten was on a deflection by a teammate on a cross into the box. Lloris should play a critical role for LAFC in the playoffs, as he's one of the most experienced goalkeepers in the league -- and also one of the best ones from a quality perspective.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Mateusz Bogusz - Scores in win over Vancouver Bogusz scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Bogusz continues to have an impressive season, and even though Denis Bouanga has been LAFC's most influential player in 2024, Bogusz's impact in the second half of the season can't be overlooked. Ahead of the regular-season finale against San Jose on Saturday, Bogusz has 15 goals and six assists across 31 appearances (30 starts) in 2024.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
LAFC edges Vancouver on goal in 2nd half stoppage time Substitute Ilie Sanchez scored from the edge of the penalty area in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to lift LAFC to a 2-1 vict...
OCTOBER 14 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
LAFC edges Vancouver on goal in 2nd half stoppage time Substitute Ilie Sanchez scored from the edge of the penalty area in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to lift LAFC to a 2-1 vict...
OCTOBER 14 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LAFC | Full Match Highlights
OCTOBER 14 • YOUTUBE
Mateusz Bogusz, Ilie Sánchez lead LAFC to 2-1 victory over Whitecaps
Mateusz Bogusz scored 35 seconds into the match, Ilie Sánchez found the net during second-half stoppage time, and Los Angeles FC pulled out a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whiteca...OCTOBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LAFC Predicted Lineup vs. Vancouver Whitecaps: MLS Steve Cherundolo could look to field a strong starting lineup for LAFC’s battle against Vancouver Whitecaps.
OCTOBER 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Whitecaps' goal vs. LAFC: Avoid wild-card game For the Vancouver Whitecaps, the stakes of Sunday’s match against visiting LAFC are pretty straightforward.”It’s very important,” manager Va...
OCTOBER 12 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
