LOS ANGELES FC NEWS

Cristian Arango - Scores against Los Angeles Arango took three shots and scored a goal in Friday's 3-2 victory against the Galaxy. He also made a clearance, an interception and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Arango netted the eventual winner Friday with his fifth goal in his last six MLS games. He is proving that he is too important in this LAFC team to be sidelined by the recent arrival of Gareth Bale. Next up is a clash against Nashville SC, which have conceded 21 times in 18 matches this season.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Cifuentes - Scores brace in El Trafico Cifuentes scored two goals and created a chance in Friday's 3-2 victory against the Galaxy. He also made two interceptions and won four of seven tackles in the match.

Impact Cifuentes was excellent on both sides of the ball on Friday, but his two headed goals will of course be the headline from this rivalry game. He's up to five goals and four assists overall on the season from midfield, and next weekend he will face Nashville SC, which have conceded 21 times in 18 MLS matches.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Musovski - Comes off injured in El Trafico Musovski was subbed out of Friday's victory against the Galaxy in the 43rd minute after suffering an injury. He took a shot and won two of three tackles in the match before being t...

Impact LAFC manager Steve Cherundolo was unable to provide details about Musovski's injury after the game, but he will have just over a week to recover before the Nashville SC game on July 17. Kwadwo Opoku is an option to replace him on the left wing if necessary, as is Brian Rodriguez (leg) if healthy and of course Gareth Bale.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiellini, Bale look on as LAFC edges LA Galaxy 3-2 in derby

José Cifuentes scored two goals and Cristian Arango got the eventual game-winner late in the second half to lead Los Angeles FC past the LA Galaxy in another exciting edition of th...

JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLS Footnotes: Sounders-Timbers still best rivalry in league

The stars might be out in Los Angeles, but MLS's best rivalry is still between Seattle and Portland, Doug McIntyre writes.

JULY 8, 2022

Giorgio Chiellini - On bench against Los Angeles Chiellini made the bench for Friday's match against the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Chiellini is at least available to make his MLS debut following his arrival in LA. Making an impact in the derby would help herald his inclusion as Gareth Bale wasn't quite ready to play Friday.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Rodriguez - Out against Galaxy Rodriguez (leg) isn't available for Friday's match against the LA Galaxy.

Impact Rodriguez will miss his third straight match, giving Danny Musovski another chance to play. With Gareth Bale nearing his debut, Rodriguez could lose some minutes if he doesn't return soon.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi - On bench for derby Tajouri-Shradi (quad) made the bench for Friday's match against the LA Galaxy.

Impact Tajouri-Shradi hasn't played in almost three months but will hope to make his return for a rivalry matchup. With Gareth Bale's debut pending to the coming weeks, Tajouri-Shradi needs to take his chances when he can.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gareth Bale - Not available against LAG Bale isn't listed on the team sheet for Friday's match against the Los Angeles Galaxy, according to reporter Araceli Villanueva.

Impact Bale won't even have his introductory press conference until Monday so this shouldn't come as a major surprise. The other major signing, Giorgio Chiellini, did make the bench Friday.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Romero - Should be available Romero's name doesn't appear on the injury list ahead of Friday's match against the LA Galaxy.

Impact Romero is the third option on the depth chart and unlikely to play even when available, so this mainly serves to shorten the list among his club's absent players.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi - Still missing matches Tajouri-Shradi (quad) is listed as questionable for Friday's match against the LA Galaxy.

Impact Tajouri-Shradi has missed 11 matches in a row and it's unwise to put any stock into his fitness until his name appears on a team sheet given that he's been listed as questionable in the last couple of weeks.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Rodriguez - Questionable against LAG Rodriguez (leg) is listed as questionable for Friday's match against the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Rodriguez has missed two straight matches with this injury and it's still uncertain if he'll break that streak for this derby matchup. In better news, Carlos Vela has a good chance of playing and Gareth Bale could make his debut Friday.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Vela - Off injury list Vela (leg) doesn't appear on the injury list for Friday's match against the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Vela missed Saturday's loss to Vancouver but looks set to play in some capacity during the derby. Over his last three matches, Vela has started twice and logged three assists while scoring no goals. With Gareth Bale on tap to debut and other attackers also dealing with minor injuries, Vela is likely to play an important role no matter how many minutes he's available for.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Murillo - Should be fine Murillo (undisclosed) doesn't appear on the injury list for Friday's match against Los Angeles Galaxy, according to reporter Araceli Villanueva.

Impact Murillo left at halftime of Saturday's match against Vancouver but it hasn't seemed to limit him so far. It's still worth following who gets the start Friday as Giorgio Chiellini could also make his debut.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raveloson leads the LA Galaxy against Los Angeles FC

Rayan Raveloson leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with Los Angeles FC following a two-goal showing against CF Montreal

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raveloson scores 2 goals as LA Galaxy defeats Montreal

Rayan Raveloson scored twice as the LA Galaxy defeated Montreal 4-0

JULY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LAFC waive Canada national team defender Doneil Henry | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Waived LAFC have waived center back Doneil Henry, the club announced Sunday. The 29-year-old Canadian international...

JULY 3, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jesus Murillo - Comes off injured against Vancouver Murillo was subbed out at halftime of Saturday's 1-0 defeat against the Whitecaps after suffering an apparent injury. He made two clearances and an interception in the match before...

Impact The severity of Murillo's potential injury is unclear as of yet, but details will likely emerge in the coming days ahead of Friday's El Trafico against the Galaxy. Eddie Segura replaced him in central defense on Saturday, but Giorgio Chiellini will be eligible to make his debut by the Los Angeles derby and he could be in contention to get the start as well.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubas scores in 89th, Whitecaps beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 Paraguayan international Andres Cubas scored his first MLS goal in the 89th minute to give the Vancouver Whitecaps a 1-0 victory over Los An...

JULY 3, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Cubas scores in 89th, Whitecaps beat Los Angeles FC 1-0

Paraguayan international Andres Cubas scored his first MLS goal in the 89th minute to give the Vancouver Whitecaps a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC on Saturday night

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan Hollingshead - Leader in chances created, tackles Hollingshead crossed once inaccurately, created a chance, made an interception, four tackles (winning one) and two clearances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Vancouver.

Impact Hollingshead wasn't a factor on the scoresheet from his role at left wing-back on Saturday. The wide man finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while leading LAFC in chances created and tackles in the defeat.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Crepeau - Concedes late on Saturday Crepeau allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Vancouver.

Impact Crepeau looked on his way to a clean sheet draw before conceding the game's lone goal in the 89th minute. The keeper has now allowed 17 goals in 17 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 33.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Vela cautions Gareth Bale must "come to work" at LAFC | MLSSoccer.com Sure, the LaLiga and UEFA Champions League nights Gareth Bale grew accustomed to at Real Madrid offered a different stage than what he’ll so...

JULY 1, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Carlos Vela - Dealing with leg injury Vela is listed as questionable with a leg injury in LAFC's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Whitecaps.

Impact Vela bagged a brace of assists versus Dallas on Wednesday, but he will be carrying an injury designation into Saturday's match and will be a game time decision. With Brian Rodriguez (leg) also facing a fitness test, Kwadwo Opoku and Danny Musovski could take over in the starting lineup on the wings against Vancouver if necessary.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps bring shutout streak into matchup against Los Angeles FC

The Vancouver Whitecaps head into a matchup against Los Angeles FC after recording two straight shutout wins

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS