LOS ANGELES FC NEWS

John McCarthy - Four saves in spot start McCarthy made four saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Colorado.

Impact McCarthy finally got his chance to start for LAFC, and it was a tough match for the keeper. He did make four saves and four clearances, but the defense in front of him seemed to crumble. McCarthy will hope to bounce back if called upon again against Austin on Wednesday.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kellyn Acosta - Busy in loss Acosta made three tackles and sent in two crosses during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Colorado.

Impact Acosta filled the stat sheet against his old club during Saturday's loss. The midfielder was good for two crosses, a shot, and three tackles. While his fantasy upside isn't wildly strong, Acosta's ability to chip in all over the board make him a worthwhile play in some fantasy formats. Acosta will likely be back in the starting XI on Wednesday, against Austin.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Palacios - Four crosses Saturday Palacios sent in four crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Colorado.

Impact Palacios got forward well from left-back and sent in four more crosses, bringing him up to 53 on the season in just nine matches. Palacios is looking set for a breakout campaign, he has already matches his best single season for assists, and has added immense volume to his game. Those things combined make him an intriguing upside fantasy play moving forward.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Hollingshead - Comes off with knock Hollingshead came off injured during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Colorado.

Impact Hollingshead came off the pitch after just 40 minutes during Saturday's loss. The right-back has been dealing with some nagging injuries recently, and has been struggling to spend any decent time on the pitch. In his first start since that injury started he was only able to go 40 minutes. Ilie Sanchez replaced Hollingshead on Saturday and could be the long-term replacement if Hollingshead is shut down for any amount of time.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Vela - Eight crosses in loss Vela sent in eight crosses (three accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Colorado.

Impact Vela was the most creative option for LAFC throughout Saturday's 2-0 loss. The forward once again put together a solid showing and maintained his role on set-pieces to give him a safe fantasy floor. While the goal-scoring hasn't been there recently, Vela has shown the volume to stay a top fantasy play.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids take home losing streak into matchup against Los Angeles FC

The Colorado Rapids host Los Angeles FC looking to break a one-game home skid

MAY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notebook: LAFC, Whitecaps in Chiellini talks; DCU owners' interest in MLB's Nats Also: How a Sounders owners' comments could indicate a shift among MLS owners' spending ambition

MAY 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Franco Escobar - Scores goal during start Escobar scored one goal across 90 minutes during a 2-2 draw Saturday versus Philadelphia.

Impact Escobar logged his first MLS goal across 2022. He has more goals than those of primary Los Angeles Football Club right-back Ryan Hollingshead. But because neither is regularly recording starts, fantasy managers should not rule out Escobar for usage.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kwadwo Opoku - Plays as left midfielder, logs goal Opoku scored one goal across 73 minutes during a 2-2 draw Saturday versus Philadelphia.

Impact Los Angeles Football Club manager Steve Cherundolo is utilizing a 4-1-4-1 formation now. Opoku has been LAFC's primary left midfielder and logged his first goal since the change.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Cifuentes - Another goal contribution Cifuentes logged one assist during a 2-2 draw Saturday versus Philadelphia.

Impact Cifuentes logged his third MLS assist of 2022. He has three goal contributions (two goals and one assist total) across the Los Angeles Football Club's last four league games.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Crepeau - Concedes two goals Crepeau conceded two goals during a 2-2 draw Saturday versus Philadelphia.

Impact Daniel Gazdag and Julian Carranza scored past Crepeau, who will try to redeem himself during the Los Angeles Football Club's next MLS game -- currently scheduled Saturday at Colorado.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Galaxy edge Austin 1-0, move into second place in West

Mark Delgado drilled a shot just inside the left post from 35 yards out in the 6th minute and Jonathan Bond made it stand up to lead the LA Galaxy to a 1-0 victory over Austin FC i...

MAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Escobar scores tying goal for LAFC in 2-2 tie with Union

Franco Escobar scored the tying goal for Los Angeles FC in a 2-2 draw against the Philadelphia Union

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ASN: EPB vs. PSG, Philly & LAFC in battle of conference leaders, Marsch & Leeds vs. Arsenal & more The weekend ahead doesn't have as many important games in Europe as the season draws to a close and most teams have sealed their fate. A few...

MAY 7, 2022 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

Jesus Murillo - Picks up hamstring issue Murillo is dealing with a hamstring injury and is considered questionable versus Philadelphia on Saturday.

Impact Murillo has started all but one of the club's nine matches this year in central defense and would represent a significant loss for the backline. Despite that center-back role, the defender has managed to contribute offensively with one goal on five shots (two on target), two assists and one cross (zero accurate). Murillo should continue to be a target in the box if he can maintain his fitness Saturday.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doneil Henry - In doubt Saturday Henry (hamstring) is considered questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with Philadelphia Union.

Impact Henry has struggled to remain in the lineup this season, as he has featured in just four of the club's nine contests this year, including a trio of contests in which he was an unused substitute. Even when he does play, the defender is unlikely to offer much in the way of fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Rodriguez - Out again Saturday Rodriguez (hamstring) won't be in the squad to face Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

Impact Rodriguez has started all six matches prior to getting hurt in which he recorded one goal on 14 shots (five on target), one assist, 13 crosses (four accurate) and three corners. Whenever the forward is cleared to play, he should retake his spot in the starting XI and is capable of offering top-half fantasy value.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi - Still out Saturday Tajouri-Shradi (quadriceps) will remain on the shelf for Saturday's matchup with Philadelphia Union.

Impact Tajouri-Shradi will be out of action for his third straight contest due to his quadriceps injury. Prior to getting hurt, the midfielder featured exclusively off the bench and is unlikely to suddenly start cracking the starting XI with consistency once cleared to play. As such, Tajouri-Shradi figures to remain a relative non-factor in fantasy contests even once cleared to play.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles FC brings win streak into game against the Philadelphia Union

Los Angeles FC looks to keep a three-game win streak going when it takes on the Philadelphia Union

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hollingshead sparks LAFC to 2-0 win over Minnesota United

Ryan Hollingshead broke a scoreless tie with a goal in the 82nd minute, José Cifuentes scored in the final minute of full time and Los Angeles FC regained the top spot in the Weste...

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ilie Sanchez - Makes three interceptions Sanchez took an off target shot, created a chance, made three interceptions and won two tackles during Sunday's 2-0 win over Minnesota.

Impact Sanchez contributed defensively in the midfield for LAFC on Sunday. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of interceptions and tackles on the team in the win.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Hollingshead - Strikes as substitute Hollingshead scored a goal with his lone shot while winning a tackle and making a clearance during Sunday's 2-0 win over Minnesota.

Impact Hollingshead entered the match in the 74th minute and scored the opening goal of the match just eight minutes into his appearance. The goal was the third of the season for the defender as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Cifuentes - Scores as substitute Cifuentes scored a goal with his lone shot and created a chance during Sunday's 2-0 win over Minnesota.

Impact Cifuentes entered the match in the 63rd minute and scored LAFC's second goal in the 90th. The goal was the second of the season for the midfielder as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE