Minnesota Orlando Orlando. As mentioned above, Austin twice confidently swept aside LAFC when meeting the Shield winners this year first via a 2-1 road win in mid-May and then a 4-1 demolition before the ATX faithful in late August. 1) and the Philadelphia Union (Eastern Conference No. Is LAFC vs. Philadelphia Union the dream MLS Cup final? "As a team, we didn't play well," Union head coach Jim Curtin said after the loss. Portlands dramatic loss on Sunday (I should mention it came when the game entered the #TacticsFreeZone, which the Timbers usually dominate) and Minnesotas 2-0 loss at the Quakes on Saturday night, combined with RSLs draw at the Galaxy and the inexplicably surging Whitecaps dominant win over Austin Vancouvers third in a row means that there are a million different scenarios still on the board. Philadelphia Philadelphia. Heres the rollercoaster: LA dominated almost every facet of the game from the jump, earned a penalty that was, of course, saved, then conceded a really well-worked goal to RSL who then proceeded to throw numbers behind the ball to grit n grind away the next 40 minutes. I see him in training every day, so I know he is a goal scorer, Lattanzio said of Rioss four-goal performance. Major League Soccer on Wednesday unveiled the 2022 MLS Best XI presented by Continental Tire, recognizing the leagues top players at each position. This is textbook recognition of space from the Crown: With Union RB Nathan Harriel pushed up to provide width, Charlotte winger Kamil Jozwiak makes a hard, vertical run as soon as the turnover happens. The Daily Kickoff is more than an article it can be delivered to your email account as well. There is nothing more MLS than the Sounders becoming the first team to win the modern iteration of the CCL, and then missing the playoffs for the first time in team history all in the same season. Mukhtar was the 2022 Golden Boot recipient after scoring an MLS-high 23 goals during the regular season. That trip to Miami means a match-up against the hottest striker in the league in one Gonzalo Higuain, whose late goal in Toronto on Friday night gave the Herons a season-sustaining 1-0 win. USMNT to start 2026 World Cup cycle with friendlies vs. Colombia, Serbia. 2022 MLS Best XI presented by Continental Tire announced. There was a small window for all three of Orlando, Columbus and Miami to jump Cincy if the Lions had come out of New Jersey with a win, but it didnt happen. The guys played their hearts out, played some great stuff. From the four teams available, we picked one NYCFC player, two Austin FC players, five Philadelphia Union players, and three LAFC players. Canada have named an MLS-heavy, 21-player roster for a camp in Bahrain and Nov. 11 friendly vs. that host nation ahead of the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Elliott was again on target for Philadelphia in the fourth minute of second-half injury-time in the extra period, silencing the Banc of California Stadium, before Bale nodded home in style to send the match to a penalty shootout. There arent a lot of players in this league that couldve curled home Carlos Velas 51st-minute opener, and there are even fewer that couldve done this: Thats Denis Bouangas first goal for LAFC. The extended periods of possession where the LAFC center backs were allowed time and space to ping balls over the top of Austins backline just wont exist. The Shield is the best trophy you can win in MLS, and the truest representation we have of who the best team in the league actually is. 0:35. 2022 MLS. 1 seed after winning a second Supporters Shield title in four years. NBA. They will visit top-seeded LAFC on Thursday. Because that really is the secret sauce in this league: You have to be able to turn potential into productivity. I think we can at least say that the LAFC setup will be drastically different from what LAFC did against Austin. Every touch he takes hes trying to put Gauld, Brian White et al. Germany got off to a hot start in the second half with two back-to-back goals, but England rallied to go up 3-2. Meanwhile, Austin FC got the No. Daniel Gazdag equalised for Philadelphia after Kellyn Acosta's opener; Jesus Murillo and Jack Elliott both scored late in normal time to force an extra half an hour; LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau was shown a red card and stretchered off; Ilie Sanchez scored the winning penalty, Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. LAFC return to the Banc of California Stadium to celebrate their MLS Cup win with their fans. This team has piled up a number of short-handed wins like this all season, and thats a big reason why Im 99% sure Im going to vote Wilfried Nancy for Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year. One tactical note here: Neville once again had Miami come out in a mid-block 4-4-2 diamond, but switched to a front-foot 4-2-3-1 for the final 25 minutes as TFCs fullbacks got worn out. But just like Cincy cant figure out how to turn that part of their game on, los Toros cant figure out how to turn it off. After a Round One bye, first came an electric 3-2 victory over El Trafico rivals LA Galaxy in the Conference Semifinals, powered by Denis Bouangas brace and a stoppage-time winner from Cristian Arango. It paid off. The 2022 MLS Cup final is set, with LAFC set to host the Philadelphia Union on Sunday. The names and logos of MLS teams are registered and/or common law trademarks of MLS or are used with the permission of their owners. The reason this is squeaky bum time for Minnesota is because Vancouver just will not die, and on Saturday they scored a couple of goals that looked pretty similar to San Joses: The pattern of play on both of those starts with the center forward dropping off the line and initiating a transition opportunity. Any unauthorized use is forbidden. If those wingers are productive, the Crew look like one of the better teams in the league: I dont know whether to give Mo Farsi our Pass of the Week for that chest pass on the first goal, or to give it to Lucas Zelarayan for that Drogba-esque back-to-goal flick on the second (I LOVE that run from young Jacen Russell-Rowe, who filled in for the suspended Cucho Hernandez). Im at peace with myself, and when you're at peace it's hard for things to go wrongIm really enjoying playing ftbol, Im enjoying being a part of this group that, regardless of if things are going well or going poorly, always gives everything. Hes so smooth on the ball, and is never hurried despite always taking extra touches to draw the defense in, then eliminate them with disguised progressive passes. Only one week 16 games, with two on Wednesday and the rest on Decision Day next Sunday remains in this 27th MLS regular season. The reason its coming down to the wire with just those four teams is because the Sounders couldnt get it done in KC, losing 1-0 to a Sporting side that was only too happy to play spoiler. 2022 Major League Soccer, Western Conference Playoffs - First Round. The way 4-4-2 diamond teams create width is by launching the fullbacks forward, and the way to punish those teams is to attack the space in behind, dragging the shuttlers back and the center backs out. 2 ranked teams in the Supporters' Shield standings (@LAFC and @PhilaUnion, respectively) will meet in #MLSCup . Yeah, Im voting for Hany Mukhtar, even after Nashvilles 2-1 home loss to Houston on Sunday night, one that served as a reminder of just how badly the Yotes have struggled this year, and how much theyve needed Hany to carry them. LAFC finished the regular season top of the Western Conference on 67 points. With 67 points apiece, little has separated these two deserving finalists. You probably arent going to put Julian Carranza on the wing in a more possession-based system the same way youre probably not going to put this years Carlos Vela up top in a setup thats essentially an ultra-direct Energy Drink Soccer spin-off. Thatll give head coach Josh Wolffs squad the belief that an upset is within reach. Philadelphia have been a club on the rise for several years, and their biggest opportunity yet awaits when swapping coasts to vie for MLS Cup. Houston Dynamo has hired former D.C. United head coach Ben Olsen, the Major League Soccer club announced on Tuesday. Philadelphia Union vs. 5. The US mens national team will play two friendlies this upcoming January at separate MLS-based venues in Southern California to begin the 2026 World Cup cycle. Thats what rest defense is, that ability to change phases, and Cincys was so poor to start the second half that the Fire were always two touches from ramming another breakaway down Celentanos throat. To me, that signals two things. 10. Ok, since we finished the Shield segment with Charlotte well stay in the East. Theres no secret here: When the Crew play with pace and get guys moving off the ball, they generate a ton of chances for their wingers. Update: November 5th, 2022 19:14 EDT. 04:15. Crepeau was initially shown a yellow card, but, after a VAR review, it was upgraded to a red card as the goalkeeper was loaded onto a stretcher and ushered off the pitch. Match Highlights | Philadelphia 76ers vs Phoenix Suns | NBA Regular Season 2022/23. John McCarthy, LAFC's backup goalkeeper, is a Philadelphia native and played for the Union from 2015 to 2018. Seems like theyll have a decent chance at doing that when their primary options out wide are Bouanga and Vela. Is it time for LA Galaxy to move on from Chicharito? Its that even when theyre not playing particularly good ball, they have the kind of talent that can brute force a win in a hostile environment against a quality opponent playing their hearts out. LAFC are in decent shape health-wise, with superstar Gareth Bale likely to be available for selection after missing the Galaxy match due to a leg injury. A win over Sporting next Sunday in Frisco would guarantee it. Happy #WrinkleWednesday pic.twitter.com/cfGz26IFjm, We would normally do an MLS Cup Best XI here. 2 seed upon completing a 25-point turnaround from their expansion to sophomore seasons. Since weve already covered the Timbers, lets go to that 2-0 Loons loss in San Jose, which means Minnesotas now taken just one of the past 18 points on offer. Thanks for reading along. But I wont. Heres where it gets wild: None of the four teams can lose and still make the playoffs. He is now in the game. A win in either gets them over the line and into the postseason for the third straight year. RSL stop me if youve heard this one before did not play particularly well in Carson, but they gutted out a 1-1 draw and damn near xDAWGd the Galaxy to death. Banc of California Stadium | Los Angeles, Calif. 2022 MLS. All four teams control their own destiny its win-and-youre-in for each of them. It's just more time playing with each other, Gauld said in the postgame. All the work that we've been through together, yes, it's been [only] six games with the organization, but at the end of the day, there's a fluidity for me into the organization, and this is to give it back to the club and to the supporters.". Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. LAFC keeper Maxime Crepeau broke his right leg while committing a red-card foul during extra time in the team's MLS Cup final win over Philadelphia. Philly didnt. And absolutely everybody deserves a short breather, a short celebration, but we have more to achieve this season.. 0:45. Send us your views, Toney or Wilson? There are a couple of problems though. The Supporters Shield race between LAFC (Western Conference No. Araujo did not score a goal in his 33 regular-season appearances in 2022 and has just one regular-season goal in four seasons. HIGHLIGHTS: Los Angeles Football Club vs. Philadelphia Union | November 05, 2022. The Union exacted some revenge in Sundays Eastern Conference Final, roaring back from a goal down to beat defending champions New York City FC, 3-1. Minnesota have no patterns of play resembling this, which means if you can shut down. There were limited cross-conference matchups in 2022, but the schedule produced a 2-2 draw on May 7 between LAFC and Philadelphia well before the hosts added the likes of Bouanga, Giorgio Chiellini and Gareth Bale. Would changes to the MLS playoffs be a good thing? Salt Lake Salt Lake. Its not that they played particularly good ball in last weeks 3-1 home win over Houston or Sundays Shield-clinching 2-1 win at Portland. I guess theyll have to share it. Anyway, the point was enough for the Galaxy to claim a spot in the postseason. At that point, however, LA earned another penalty (their 14th of the season, and yes, that leads the league), which Douglas Costa actually converted to make it 1-1. Generally, the actual MLS Best XI presented by Continental Tire announcement would offer a pretty clear path to us doing our own MLS Cup Best XI. Part of the reason theyre fun, and a huge part of the reason theyre successful this year, is because they throw numbers forward with such abandon. into space, and its working. Here's an early breakdown after Sunday's Conference Finals narrowed the Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs field down to two clubs with the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy soon on the line between a pair of first-time finalists. Minnesota manager Adrian Heath chalked it up to will. The loss snuffed out the last embers of Atlantas flickering playoff chances. The postgame press conference was not. For the first time in 19 years, we have a best-against-best MLS Cup. Sporting Kansas City, New York Red Bulls vs. New England Revolution, San Jose Earthquakes vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Seattle Sounders FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC, New England Revolution vs. New York City FC, New York Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Union, New England Revolution vs. Chicago Fire FC, Sporting Kansas City vs. San Jose Earthquakes. But as is well documented by now, it did not work out that way. Four big questions before the USMNT's World Cup roster announcement, What the 2022 MLS season meant for Philadelphia Union. pic.twitter.com/KJlAl6LvHm, "Job is not done": LAFC eye MLS Cup after dominating Austin FC, Philadelphia rise to the occasion to reach first MLS Cup: "What a team", Western Conference champs! Theres a bit of a dilemma when it comes to making an MLS Cup Best XI. We got a real taste of just how badly FC Dallas need Paul Arriola, as they were almost never able to threaten in behind Colorados backline during the Rapids 1-0 win in Commerce City on Saturday afternoon. Its brilliant to see the happiness in which hes playing his futbol, the happiness in the way he comes to work every single day, and hes got the whole dressing room playing to his tune. I guess the larger point here is that styles make fights but Andre Blake finishes them? ET). Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs bracket | MLS Cup hosting scenarios. Substitute goalkeeper John McCarthy proved to be the hero, saving two of Philadelphia's three penalties. 9) opened up new avenues for Lattanzio to explore, and the other is going to be about how getting guys like Rios, Brandt Bronico and Derrick Jones off the scrap-heap and turning them into capable, quality MLS starters is such a massive personnel win. If the Timbers lose, RSL are guaranteed to jump them and so is the winner of Minnesota/Vancouver. Whether the Crown make the playoffs or not, Lattanzios ability to do that in Year 1 means this seasons not only a success on its own terms, but one that sets the team up for greater success in 2023 and beyond. The Supporters Shield race between LAFC (Western Conference No. Thats not just aimless hype, thats just a fair assessment of this thing. This is the best form Ive been in since I arrived at the club, Higuain said. Los Angeles FC won their first MLS Cup by beating Philadelphia Union 3-0 on penalties following a 3-3 draw, with Gareth Bale's late equaliser sending the game to a shootout. Im going to have more on Charlotte next week, either when they complete this miracle push into the playoffs (they need two wins and lots of help) or when their very promising debut season comes to an end. (MLS). I dont think Ive ever seen it come down to the wire like this. Hes snagged three more goals in two playoff games, reaching levels that made the Argentine a bonafide star in MLS. Tom Scoop Scoop Scoop Scoop Scoop Scoop Scoop Scoop (you know, like the song?) That came after 2021s defeat to the same Cityzens while missing 11 players to health and safety protocols. Im not sure if that and, say, a Decision Day win over the Galaxy would be enough for Houstons powers that be to consider him for the full-time gig, but hes making a very good case for himself. Is LAFC vs. Philadelphia Union the dream MLS Cup final? As for the Verde & Black, getting another postseason game at Q2 Stadium means winning on the road and then hoping New York City FC upset the Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference Final. The Western Conference side of the bracket has gone chalk, with LAFC snagging the No. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. The MLS Cup loss at LAFC will hurt the Union for a long time, but Jim Curtin's side has the quality to pick up the pieces and go again. A lot of the issues theyre dealing with can be summed up by the Quakes second goal: This is a well-rehearsed, and therefore precise and effective pattern of play from San Jose, one that they run whether theyre in transition (as they are here) or set up for possession in the attacking third: center forward Jeremy Ebobisse drops in to receive with his back to goal, which opens space for the weak-side winger to pinch in and make a direct run at goal, hoping to get onto the end of Ebobisses through-ball. So I think there's maybe only like that fourth, fifth, sixth game that the team has played that way, so definitely carry on into Minnesota and next year.. Both of these teams are extremely well constructed with clear ideas about how they want to play and its no wonder that theyre in MLS Cup and finished even on points atop the Supporters Shield standings. But bear in mind that Columbus are behind everyone on the first tiebreaker, which is wins. And with nearly an ever-present place in year-end awards, theyll like their chances. Bet 10 & Get 50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. American MLS League. Match Highlights | LAFC vs LA Galaxy | Major League Soccer 2022/23. Insanity. Even the presumptive MVP is not immune to the capriciousness of the soccer gods: just mvp stuff pic.twitter.com/SqnPJx2yjK. Watch videos from the Video Highlights collection on Watch ESPN. Now, if anyone is going to make noticeable tweaks, its likely going to be Steve Cherundolo instead of Jim Curtin. Wolffs squad is deep. LAFC wins MLS Cup over Philadelphia Union in penalty shootout. And that leaves Rios unmarked in front of goal for the tap-in. This also occurred following the 1999 and 2000 seasons. But this is a pretty perfect example of how formations and tactics inform each other. Kellyn Acosta fired LAFC ahead just before the half-hour mark, before Daniel Gazdag equalised in the second half. Parks at the 6 makes the Pigeons completely unpressable. (MLS). And honestly, its not because Orlando didnt play well they really did, for a very good chunk of the game. What a week in MLS. That non-touch from Kevin Cabral, by the way, was the final play of the game. Attack, attack, attack! LAFC joined MLS in 2018 and previously finished no better than the Western Conference semifinals. A DP winger, in on goal with a step, and he doesnt even get a touch on the ball? Is it Saturday yet? Along the way, head coach Jim Curtins team has benefited from four different goal scorers. Has TAA done enough? Were right where we want to be, head coach Pablo Mastroeni said after the game. Eastern Conference. That is quite something from a guy who has had quite a few great moments in his career (and who, for the record, I hope will be back next year). a tactical preview of the 27th MLS Cup as LAFC host Philadelphia Union. | Sky Sports writers pick England squads, Southgate right or wrong? The context is LAFC (Western Conference champions) and Philadelphia (Eastern Conference champions) are providing an MLS Cup between both No. Now would be a hell of a time to put one together. will play two friendlies this upcoming January at separate MLS-based venues in Southern California to begin the 2026 World Cup cycle. The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. And the midfield, well, that changes completely based on how this team approaches things. There was a lengthy period of injury-time after LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau collided with Cory Burke, with both players needing lengthy medical treatment. It could have very easily been five LAFC players though. Austin will surely need goalkeeper Brad Stuver to stay locked in after his PK heroics against RSL, while the likes of Diego Fagundez, Maxi Urruti and Emiliano Rigoni can all steal the show on their day, too. Heres how it stands: Thats all high-stress, but normal stuff. First off, we did a Conference Finals Best XI last week. Then you can probably make a decent argument for Jose Martinez over Ilie Sanchez, but even thats close. Minnesota host Vancouver, and RSL host Portland. Swiderski puts Jozwiak into the primary assist zone, which draws one Union CB out, and then Swiderski himself ghosts to the corner of the six-yard box, which draws Elliott over. The Philadelphia Union's 4-0 loss at Charlotte FC on Saturday may have cost them a trophy. Hes talking about the decisions regarding where on the field to take the types of risks that can lead to goals or to turnovers. Los Angeles opened the scoring 15 minutes into the second half after Grandsir's cross from along the backline was headed home by Araujo at the back post. Im really impressed with Houston interim head coach Kenny Bundy, by the way. Banc of California StadiumAttendance: Attendance22,384. Match Highlights | New York City vs Inter Miami | Major League Soccer 2022/23. I dont even know which angle to approach the West from. Vite, a U22 Initiative signing, had played sparingly over the first six-and-a-half months of the year. Zimmerman's late challenge from behind on Hernandez resulted in a yellow card in the 20th minute. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Hes joined by basically everyone else in the Charlotte attack, with the most important being DP No. uncharacteristically listless performance down in Charlotte, he's expected to get the full-time job soon, Christian Lattanzios postgame comments, enough for the Galaxy to claim a spot in the postseason. The goal was waved off after a lengthy VAR process, however, with referee Armando Villarreal pointing to a foul from the Galaxy on Nashville star Hany Mukhtar. LAFC entered the playoffs with MLS Cup hosting priority, and they followed through on that reward after winning a second Shield in four years. It was Ilie Sanchez who stepped up to score the decisive spot-kick for LAFC, firing past Union stopper Andre Blake to seal LAFC's first MLS Cup title. The Galaxy appeared to first take the lead in the 50th minute. unveiled the 2022 MLS Best XI presented by Continental Tire, recognizing the leagues top players at each position. Philadelphia won the Supporters Shield back in 2020, though MLS Cup would bring the club into entirely new territory. The Unions setup is designed to force the other teams hand and LAFC are generally pretty excellent at adapting how they need to adapt. Even if the Welsh forward cant go, Cherundolo has no shortage of dangerous options to choose from up top. I dont know how exactly youre supposed to do that. Last three LAFC vs Philadelphia meetings. 1:12. LAFC are the champs. LAFC outshot Austin 16-1 in the first half and 22-7 on the day. Oscar Pareja was disappointed with the result, but praised his teams awareness and commitment in the postgame presser, and I think he was right to, as there was nothing really wrong with how his side played the hosts were just better once Parks got on the field. Los Angeles Football Club win 3-0 on penalties. 1:24. Orlando now face a trip to Miami on Wednesday, and then host the Crew on Decision Day. LAFC wins MLS Cup over Philadelphia Union in penalty shootout. 1 and No. 9 (whos now playing as a DP No. Thats through respect and encouragement, on top of his performances. Los Angeles won a 50/50 ball and on a rush toward goal, Riqui Puig laid the ball off to Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, who unleashed a shot that sailed into the top of the net. Inter Miami manager Phil Neville has signed a contract extension, the MLS club announced on Monday. LAFC thought they had won it when Jesus Murillo saw them back in front in the 83rd minute, but, two minutes later, Jack Elliott equalised to send the game into extra-time. The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. But that also means theyre often stretched out and disorganized when live-ball turnovers happen their propensity to freelance when pushing forward means theyre often not structured to transition well from attacking to counter-pressing, or just straight-up defending. vs Philadelphia Union. Cincy repeatedly chose YOLO in those moments, and the Fire, behind 18-year-old Jhon Duran (a brace, and reports of eight-figure European interest from the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea) and 19-year-old homegrown Brian Gutierrez (1g/2a for the US U-20 international), punished them. LAFC 3-3 Philadelphia Union summary: score, goals, highlights, 2022 MLS Cup Final. Is LAFC vs. Philadelphia Union the dream MLS Cup final? I wouldnt have felt bad one bit about including pretty much an LAFC center back or Denis Bouanga on the wing. The game itself was kind of a dud. The other team in the East playoff fight produced the most stunning comeback of the weekend, as Derrick Etienne, Jr. got two late goals to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 home win for a Crew team that was watching it all slip away from them. Part of what Im going to write about is how Swiderskis flexibility (yes, a guy who regularly partners Robert Lewandowski knows how to play off of a true No. The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. 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