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Kellyn Acosta - Eight crosses vs DC Acosta had four shots (one on target), eight crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Tuesday's 1-0 win versus D.C. United.

Impact Acosta shouldered his usual 90 minute workload while leading his LAFC side in both crosses and corners for the contest. His four shots were also a season high for the midfielder. Carlos Vela was the only other LAFC player to attempt a corner in this one. On the year, Acosta has now tallied 92 crosses to go with 66 corners and continues to be highly involved at both ends of the pitch.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC defeats D.C. United as Kwadwo Opoku's lone goal makes the difference | MLS Highlights | ESPN FC

AUGUST 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Brian Rodriguez - Plays 63 minutes in DC Rodriguez had three shots (zero on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 1-0 win over D.C. United.

Impact As his stat line demonstrates, Rodriguez was rather involved while he was on the pitch, but his evening ended in the 63rd minute when he was replaced by Kwadwo Opoku. Opoku ended up going on to score the game-winning goal just five minutes later. LAFC has a talented and crowded group of forwards to choose from, so Rodriguez may have steady competition for playing time down the stretch.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Vela - Held scoreless in DC Vela took one shot (zero on target), delivered three crosses (one accurate) and sent in two corners in Tuesday's 1-0 victory vs D.C. United.

Impact Vela may not have found the score sheet Tuesday, but he was still extremely active in possession for LAFC. For the 2022 campaign, Vela has now tallied eight goals and nine assists, and he leads all teammates in helpers. The 2019 MLS Golden Boot winner is an elite fantasy asset and should be active in all weekly formats.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Arango - Busy again in win Arango tallied five shots (two on target) to go with one assist in Tuesday's 1-0 win over D.C. United. He also sent in one inaccurate cross and created three scoring chances.

Impact Being the striker on the highest scoring team in the league definitely has its advantages. Arango continued his outstanding run of recent play, and while he didn't keep his goal streak alive, he still found the score sheet by way of assist. Arango placed a nicely weighted through ball to a streaking Kwadwo Opoku in the 67th minute to open and close the scoring Tuesday. On the season, he has now tallied a team-best 12 goals in addition to five assists. Arango, like his running mate, Carlos Vela, is typically an excellent fantasy play in most formats.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kwadwo Opoku - Scores winner off bench Opoku scored one goal on three shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 win over D.C. United.

Impact Opoku only played 28 minutes in this contest, but he certainly made the most of his time on the pitch. He snuck past the United defense on the break in the 67th minute and had little difficulty firing home the game's lone score off a Cristian Arango assist. This now represents the second game in a row the 21-year-old attacker has come off the bench following five straight appearances in the starting XI. Given how crowded and talented LAFC's forward room has gotten, his status as a starter will likely change from week-to-week.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Crepeau - Grabs clean sheet Tuesday Crepeau grabbed three saves and kept the sheet clean during LAFC's 1-0 victory Tuesday over D.C. United.

Impact As has been the case for much of the season, Crepeau wasn't tested very much throughout this contest, but he did make a nice diving stop in the sixth minute to keep the game scoreless. LAFC largely controlled possession over struggling United from start to finish, and D.C. were unable to generate many scoring opportunities. In the case of LAFC, sometimes great offense can be a team's best defense, and Crepeau is a direct beneficiary of that playing style.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Chiellini - Could be rested Tuesday Chiellini is listed as questionable in LAFC's injury report for Tuesday's clash against D.C. United due to load management.

Impact Chiellini has made four starts in MLS for LAFC, but he is usually subbed out around the 60-75th minute mark, limiting his overall effectiveness in fantasy. He was replaced by Eddie Segura in Saturday's win over Charlotte and Mamadou Fall and Sebastien Ibeagha are also options in central defense if he's rested again versus D.C.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gareth Bale - Status unknown Tuesday Bale is listed as questionable in LAFC's injury report for Tuesday's clash against D.C. United due to load management.

Impact Bale has scored two goals in four bench appearances in MLS since joining LAFC about a month ago, but he might be rested and unavailable Tuesday. He started a friendly against Club America a couple weeks ago but has totaled just 96 minutes in MLS. Unsurprisingly, he's not seeing a ton of time with LAFC and there's a chance he's rested in back-to-back matches.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Gaines - Upgraded to questionable Gaines (groin) is listed as questionable in LAFC's injury report for Tuesday's clash against D.C. United.

Impact Gaines is yet to feature for LAFC this season as he's been limited to just four MLS NEXT Pro appearances in the spring before suffering a groin injury in April. But the 19-year-old is making progress with his recovery and could be back in the squad soon.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 15, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Los Angeles FC hosts D.C. United on 6-game home winning streak

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AUGUST 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Cifuentes - Involved in two of five goals Cifuentes scored a goal and had an assist while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 5-0 win over Charlotte.

Impact Cifuentes found the back of the net in the 59th minute before setting up Carlos Vela in the 73rd to play a role in two of LAFC's five goals. The goal was the seventh of the season for the midfielder while his assist was number six on the campaign.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Vela - Nets for eighth goal Vela scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing eight times (three accurate) and creating six chances during Saturday's 5-0 win over Charlotte.

Impact Vela found the back of the net in the 73rd minute scoring LAFC's third goal. The goal was the eighth of the season for the attacker while leading the team in crosses and chances created in the win.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Crepeau - Two saves in clean sheet Crepeau kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Saturday's 5-0 win over Charlotte.

Impact Crepeau helped LAFC claim all three points by shutting out Charlotte on Saturday. The clean sheet was the seventh in 23 league starts for the keeper while his two saves upped his season total to 46.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Murillo - Opens the scoring Saturday Murillo scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), making an interception, two tackles (winning one) and a clearance during Saturday's 5-0 win over Charlotte.

Impact Murillo found the back of the net in the 49th minute to open the scoring in the match. The goal was the second of the season for the defender while his four interceptions led LAFC in the victory.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Palacios - Third assist of season Palacios had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating four chances during Saturday's 5-0 win over Charlotte.

Impact Palacios set up Jesus Murillo in the 49th minute assisting LAFC's first goal. The assist was the third of the season for the fullback as he finished with the second highest amount of crosses, chances created, interceptions and tackles on the team in the win.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Arango - Scores in one sided affair Arango scored a goal while taking seven shots (three on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 5-0 win over Charlotte.

Impact Arango found the back of the net in the 76th minute scoring LAFC's final goal. The goal was the 12th of the season for the forward while his seven shots led LAFC in the win.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Escobar - Assists as substitute Escobar had an assist while creating two chances during Saturday's 5-0 win over Charlotte.

Impact Escobar entered the match in the 74th minute and set up LAFC's final goal in the 76th. The assist was the first of the season for the defender as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC shuts out Charlotte FC LAFC remained perfect versus MLS expansion teams since it joined the league in 2018, shutting down and dismantling their latest first-year v...

AUGUST 14, 2022 • DAILYNEWS.COM

LAFC ups win streak to six with 5-0 rout over Charlotte

Jesús Murillo scored early in the second half and Los Angeles FC did all its damage after intermission to pick up its sixth straight victory in a 5-0 rout of Charlotte FC

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLS Footnotes: Does Nashville have time to turn things around?

Once thought of as contenders, Nashville SC are in danger of falling out of the playoff picture, Doug McIntyre writes.

AUGUST 12, 2022

MLS Footnotes: Does Nashville have time to turn things around?

Arango leads Los Angeles FC against Charlotte FC

Christian Arango leads Los Angeles FC into a matchup with Charlotte FC after scoring two goals against Real Salt Lake

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denis Bouanga signing: LAFC avoid getting "complacent" with third DP | MLSSoccer.com The Secondary Transfer Window finished pretty much as it started for LAFC: Bookended by big additions.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Vela and Ruidiaz pick up goals in MLS's 2-1 win over Liga MX | MLS All-Star Highlights | ESPN FC

AUGUST 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE