Los Angeles Football Club

5/21/23 CLAdO:

Goooaaallll! What a thrilling match we witnessed at the Banc of California Stadium as Los Angeles Football Club, the pride of the Western Conference, took on the San Jose Earthquakes and emerged victorious with a score of 2-1! From the get-go, it was clear that LAFC meant business.

In the third minute, Stipe Biuk wasted no time and found the back of the net with a powerful strike, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The home team’s dominance continued as they created chances and controlled the game.

San Jose, however, managed to level the playing field when Miguel Trauco scored in the 52nd minute, making it anyone’s game. But LAFC had other plans. They pressed forward relentlessly, seeking that crucial winning goal.

And the opportunity presented itself in the dying moments of the game. San Jose’s Tanner Beason was penalized for a handball, and the referee pointed to the spot. It was the chance LAFC needed to seal the victory, and who better to step up than the talismanic Carlos Vela?

In the 95th minute, Vela calmly approached the penalty spot, his left foot poised for greatness. With nerves of steel, he struck the ball with precision, placing it beautifully into the bottom right corner, leaving the goalkeeper rooted to the spot. The stadium erupted with joy as Vela celebrated his fourth goal of the season.

The difference was made, the victory secured. LAFC’s unbeaten streak continues, and they have claimed their fourth win in the last seven games. The fans couldn’t be happier as they witnessed another thrilling performance by their beloved team.

Credit must also be given to the Earthquakes’ goalkeeper, JT Marcinkowski, who made five impressive saves, keeping his team in the game despite the result. San Jose fought hard and managed 14 shots, but LAFC’s defense held strong, allowing only three shots on target.

Possession was dominated by the Black and Gold, with 56.5 percent in their favor. They showcased their attacking prowess with 15 corners, showcasing their intent to dominate every aspect of the game.

LAFC’s victory sets the stage for their upcoming clash against Atlanta United on June 3, as they aim to continue their winning streak on home turf. The Banc of California Stadium will be buzzing once again, as the supporters eagerly await another enthralling display of football from their beloved team.

But before that, a match that will get all of Southern California riled up. They will go crazy! LAFC, now in first place, takes on LA Galaxy, now in last place. Both teams are titans of the football pitch, but Galaxy’s recent slump will have the black and gold going off in Carson. We pray both teams supporters will be civil and exhibit sportsmanlike behavior. Let’s have some fun with the LA crosstown rivals playing in easy reach of each other. It should be a fun match and keep in mind, both teams have surprised us both ways. Let’s have some fun, Southern California soccer fans!

And that’s a wrap from the Banc of California Stadium, where LAFC showed their indomitable spirit and emerged triumphant. Until next time, this is Candor Andres signing off!

5/6/23 CLAdO:

Oh, what a disappointing result for Los Angeles FC at Levi’s Stadium! The San Jose Earthquakes, led by the remarkable Cristian Espinoza, handed LAFC their first loss of the season in a thrilling encounter. Espinoza, who was named the league’s Player of the Month for April, continued his stellar form by netting two crucial goals.

The opening goal came early in the eighth minute when Espinoza capitalized on exquisite passing from Jackson Yueill, Cade Cowell, Jeremy Ebobisse, and Jamiro Monteiro. Monteiro’s well-placed pass found Espinoza, who expertly finished the chance to claim his seventh goal of the season.

LAFC fought back through Denis Bouanga, who has been a standout performer and an early-season MVP candidate. Bouanga was in the right place at the right time to convert a rebounded shot from Mateusz Bogusz, bringing LAFC back into the game with his 14th goal of the season across all competitions.

However, the turning point came in the 81st minute when Jeremy Ebobisse drew a crucial foul in the box against Denil Maldonado of LAFC. This set the stage for Espinoza to step up and convert the penalty, securing the victory for the Earthquakes.

LAFC had been the last undefeated team in MLS this season, but their remarkable run came to an end against a determined San Jose side. The defending MLS Cup champions have faced a challenging schedule due to their success in the Concacaf Champions League, leading to the postponement of their regular-season match against the Houston Dynamo.

While LAFC has showcased their prowess in the Concacaf Champions League, reaching the final to be held at the end of May, their focus on the tournament has disrupted their MLS campaign. Goalkeeper J.T. Marcinkowski displayed his skills with six saves to deny LAFC on multiple occasions, while the Earthquakes made the most of their limited opportunities to secure the win.

It’s worth noting that the home team has emerged victorious in each of the last six encounters between these two teams. The Earthquakes can certainly celebrate this victory, but LAFC will be eager to bounce back and regain their winning form as they strive for success in both the league and the upcoming Concacaf Champions League final. GO LAFC!

4/26/23 CLAdO:

It was a battle to remember at Subaru Park as the defending MLS champions LAFC went head-to-head with the Philadelphia Union in the CONCACAF Champions League semifinal. The first half was heated with both teams pushing hard but remained goalless.

However, it was a much more end-to-end second half with LAFC’s Denis Bouanga getting close to a goal before Daniel Gazdag netted a late penalty to put the Union in front.

But LAFC’s Kellyn Acosta redeemed himself after a handball call, scoring an unlikely but BEAUTIFUL equalizer in stoppage time to secure an away goal and a slight advantage in the tie after the first leg. The decisive second leg will be hosted by LAFC at BMO Stadium here in Los Angeles on May 2, with the winner taking on the victor of the other semifinal between Tigres and Leon.

I don’t know what’s going on with Galaxy this year. Where are they? I don’t know.