LAFC's Playoff Push: Aiming for MLS Cup Glory Under Coach Cherundolo
LAFC has secured a spot in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for the seventh time in their eight-year history after St. Louis CITY's victory over the San Jose Earthquakes. With six games remaining in the regular season, the team is currently in fourth place in the Western Conference, with 47 points (13W-7L-8D).
Under the leadership of head coach Steve Cherundolo, LAFC is gearing up for the final stretch of the season. Cherundolo announced earlier this year that he will be stepping down at the end of the season to return to Germany.
The team made waves in the soccer world by signing South Korean star Son Heung-Min from Tottenham Hotspur for a record fee. Son has already made a significant impact, scoring five goals and providing one assist. He has formed a dynamic partnership with Denis Bouanga, who is on the verge of reaching 20 goals for the third consecutive season.
Young talents like David MartÃnez and Nathan Ordaz contribute to the team's attacking prowess, while midfielders Mark Delgado and Timothy Tillman provide leadership. Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, a World Cup winner with France and Son's former teammate at Tottenham, has kept nine clean sheets this season.
With the recent memory of their MLS Cup 2022 victory, LAFC is aiming to make another deep playoff run and potentially send Cherundolo off as a champion. The MLS Cup presented by Audi is scheduled for December 6, with the playoffs kicking off on October 22 with Wild Card matches. Fans can catch all the action on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
In conclusion, LAFC's strong performance this season has secured them a spot in the playoffs, and the team is poised to make a run for another championship under the guidance of coach Cherundolo. With a talented roster and key players in top form, the Black & Gold are ready to compete for the MLS Cup.