Los Angeles FC will play host to Colorado after their five-match unbeaten start in the MLS came to an end. For the away side, avoiding a third straight defeat will be the objective as they also look to end a barren run of four matches without a victory.
Preview (Los Angeles FC vs Colorado)
Los Angeles’ 3-2 loss to Mexican team Monterrey on Saturday in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal was enough to eliminate them. Denis Bouanga and Mateusz Bogusz’s goals gave Steve Cherundolo’s team a dominating lead at the half. However, a terrible second half saw goals from Sergio Canales and Rogelio Funes Mori, each side of Sergi Palencia’s own goal, completely turn the game around. The Black and Gold now focus on league play where they presently hold second place in the Western Conference. They are four points behind St. Louis City, after their disappointing cup run came to an end.
The next challenge is to take on a side that has recently competed fairly in this match. The last seven games produced three victories each for both teams and a share of the spoils. The hosts on Monday will try to avoid losing consecutive games in front of their supporters for the first time since early June after suffering their first home loss in five games last time out. The Leagues Cup group stage for the Colorado Rapids came to an end on August 1 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park with a 4-1 loss to Toluca.
Pedro Raul’s goal placed Robin Fraser’s team behind the eight ball, and Edgar Rodriguez’s goal put them farther behind. Diego Rubio pulled one back for Robin Fraser’s team. Jesus Angulo and Valber Huerta scored in stoppage time to seal the victory. The Pids are currently last in the Western Conference standings. They will be trying to revive their league season now that cup duty is over. After six straight losses away from home, the Monday’s visitors are now getting ready for another difficult task on the road.
Team News
Due to an Achilles tendon injury, Colorado Rapids player Jack Price is still expected to miss a significant amount of time. Max and Alex Gersbach are both sidelined for the visiting team due to injury. The latter is getting closer to returning. Diego Rubio, a forward, is a candidate to start this game after scoring off the bench in his last outing.
In his last three games for Los Angeles FC, Denis Bouanga has scored six goals. It makes the Gabonese forward one to watch. Mario Gonzalez, 27, who made his home team debut is anticipated to keep his spot in the starting lineup. Given Bouanga’s recent goal-scoring prowess and Colorado’s dismal away record going into this match, Los Angeles is the clear favorite, and we are expecting them to play up to expectations by winning a comparatively easy victory.
Los Angeles 3 – 1 Colorado Rapids
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