MLS Los Angeles FC

LAFC Eliminated from Playoffs After Falling 3-1 to Seattle Sounders FC

Published on October 30, 2019 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Los Angeles FC News Release


The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) was eliminated from the Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs after falling 3-1 to the Seattle Sounders FC in the Western Conference Final on Tuesday night at Banc of California Stadium.

Midfielder Eduard Atuesta gave LAFC the lead in the 17th minute with a free kick that beat an outstretched Stefan Frei at the near post, but the Sounders would answer back, scoring three unanswered goals to hand LAFC just its second home defeat all year.

Forward Raúl Ruidíaz found the back of the net in the 22nd and 64th minutes, while midfielder Nicolás Lodeiro scored the game-winning goal in the 26th minute.

In its second season in MLS, LAFC clinched the 2019 Supporters' Shield after breaking the all-time points record with 72 (21-4-9 record). The Club also tied the record most goals scored in one season (85) behind forward Carlos Vela's record-breaking 34 goals in 2019.

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