OCTOBER 16, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
LOS ANGELES FC 19-7-8 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
19-7-8 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
GOAL: Danny Musovski, LAFC - 3rd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
Carlos Vela - Making progress with recovery Vela (quadriceps) has been participating in light training and is questionable for Saturday's clash against San Jose, according to LA Sports Access reporter Delmy Barillas.
Impact Vela has missed eight MLS games with a quad injury, and he will be a game time decision against the Earthquakes on Saturday as well.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Eduard Atuesta - Questionable against San Jose Atuesta has been participating in light training and is questionable for Saturday's clash against the Earthquakes, according to LA Sports Access reporter Delmy Barillas.
Impact Atuesta suffered an undisclosed knock at some point in the last few weeks and will be a game time decision on Saturday. Francisco Ginella could fill in for him in midfield for the game if necessary.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Can Carlos Vela's return propel LAFC over the playoff line? ' MLSSoccer.com LAFC are running out of time to get above the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs line, but superstar forward Carlos Vela is almost back to help the cause...
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Erik Duenas - Out for season Duenas will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, LAFC announced in August.
Impact Duenas hasn't featured in MLS since making his debut last season in October 2020, but the 16-year-old is one for the future and should be back in 2022.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tristan Blackmon - Nearing return Blackmon (groin) has returned to "parts of training," and LAFC manager Bob Bradley says he's "not far off" from being fit, according to Delmy Barillas of LA Sports Access.
Impact Blackmon has missed seven MLS games with a groin injury he suffered about a month ago, but he is questionable for this weekend and could be back on the pitch soon.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles FC faces the San Jose Earthquakes in conference matchup
Los Angeles FC hosts the San Jose Earthquakes in Western Conference playOCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brian Rodriguez - Called up to national team Rodriguez's participation with the Uruguay National Team this week might make him unavailable for LAFC in MLS action this weekend.
Impact The quick turnaround between Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Brazil and Saturday's MLS clash against San Jose means that Rodriguez might not be fit and ready to play for LAFC from the start in the match. Danny Musovski could fill in for him in the front line if necessary.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Palacios - Called up to national team Palacios' participation with the Ecuador National Team this week might make him unavailable for LAFC in MLS action this weekend.
Impact The quick turnaround between Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Colombia and Saturday's MLS clash against San Jose means that Palacios might not be fit and ready to play for LAFC from the start in the match.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cristian Arango - Creates three chances in draw Arango took two shots (one on target), created three chances, delivered three crosses, won one tackle and drew one foul in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Arango was not able to make it on the scoresheet Sunday but he still managed to be very active on the offensive end with two shots and three chances created. The striker has now registered six goals in his last eight appearances. He will look for another strong offensive performance Saturday versus San Jose Earthquakes.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mamadou Fall - Scores versus Los Angeles Galaxy Fall scored one goal on one shot on target, delivered one cross, won on tackle and made three clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Fall had a great offensive outing Sunday as he found the back of the net to help his team tie the game. The center-back holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Eduard Atuesta - Registers assist in draw Atuesta provided one assist, created two chances, delivered nine crosses, won one tackle, drew two fouls and made one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Atuesta had a good offensive outing Sunday as he provided one assist to help his side tie the game. The midfielder has now registered one goal and four assists in his last four appearances, along with producing four shots, seven chances created and 27 crosses in the same time span.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Blackman - Concedes once in draw Blackmon made zero saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Blackmon did not have a particularly positive outing Sunday as he allowed one goal without making any saves. The keeper has now registered zero saves, three goals allowed and zero clean sheets in his last two appearances. He will try to bounce back Saturday versus San Jose Earthquakes.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Penalty or not? Cristian Arango, Jonathan Bond clash in El Trafico ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Grandsir, Bond help Galaxy tie 1-1 with LAFC in El Tráfico Samuel Grandsir scored and Jonathan Bond had five saves to help the LA Galaxy tie El Tráfico rival Los Angeles FC 1-1 on Sunday night
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Grandsir, Bond help Galaxy tie 1-1 with LAFC in El Tráfico
Samuel Grandsir scored and Jonathan Bond had five saves to help the LA Galaxy tie El Tráfico rival Los Angeles FC 1-1 on Sunday nightOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brian Rodriguez - Starting in El Trafico Rodriguez (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Sunday's game against the Galaxy.
Impact Rodriguez had missed two games in a row due to injury, but he returns to the side just in time to lead the attacking line. He has two goals over his last three appearances but hasn't scored since Aug. 28, when he netted a brace against the Galaxy.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles FC enters a matchup with Los Angeles as losers of 3 in a row
Los Angeles FC comes into a matchup against Los Angeles after losing three games in a rowOCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eduard Atuesta - Delivered nine crosses in loss Atuesta took two shots (one on target), delivered nine crosses, created one chance and made one interception in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Portland Timbers.
Impact Atuesta was not able to make it on the scoresheet Wednesday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now registered three assists and one goal in his last three appearances, along with producing four shots, five chances created and 18 crosses in the same time span.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Cifuentes - Provides assist versus Portland Cifuentes provided one assist, took three shots off target, created three chances, delivered one cross, made one clearance and drew four fouls in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Portla...
Impact Cifuentes had a positive offensive outing Wednesday as he provided one assist early in the second half. The midfielder has now registered two assists in his last four appearances, along with producing 13 shots, eight chances created and eight crosses in the same time span.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Musovski - Scores in loss Musovski scored one goal on one shot on target, drew two fouls and committed two fouls in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Portland Timbers.
Impact Musovski had a good offensive outing Wednesday as he found the back of the net early in the second half. The striker has now registered two goals in his last four appearances, along with producing five goals, one chances created and one cross in the same time span.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Blackman - Allows two goals in loss Blackmon allowed two goals and did not make any saves in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Portland Timbers.
Impact Blackmon did not have a positive season debut Wednesday as he allowed two goals without making any saves. The keeper's spot in the starting XI is not guaranteed Sunday versus Los Angeles Galaxy after a poor performance.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dairon Asprilla breaks tie in Timbers' 2-1 win over LAFC
Dairon Asprilla broke a tie off a rebound in the 59th minute and the Portland Timbers held on to beat Los Angeles FC 2-1 on Wednesday nightSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GOAL: Danny Musovski, LAFC - 55th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Eduard Atuesta - Back in starting XI Atuesta (ankle) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Portland.
Impact Atuesta sprained his ankle about two weeks ago and has missed the prior three matches, but it looks like he's good to go again Wednesday. Prior to injury, he had one goal and three assists in two starts, but he's totaled just two goals and six assists in 22 starts this season.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
