MLS Los Angeles FC

LAFC Returns to MLS Action on Friday, June 28 against Colorado Rapids

Published on June 27, 2019 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Los Angeles FC News Release


The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) begins a two-game road trip on Friday, June 28 against the Colorado Rapids at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park. The Week 17 contest is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on UniMás, ESPN 710 AM, 980 AM 'La Mera Mera'.

Following a three-week break due to the Concacaf Gold Cup, LAFC will play its first regular season match since a 3-2 victory over the Portland Timbers on June 1. During the international break, the Black & Gold advanced to the Quarterfinals of the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup following wins over Real Salt Lake (3-0 on June 11) and San Jose Earthquakes (3-1 on June 20).

Meanwhile, the Rapids produced their second consecutive road draw last weekend - a 2-2 tie against Vancouver Whitecaps on June 22. Colorado is currently 3-4-2 at home in 2019, earning all three wins in the last three games in Commerce City.

Last year, the Black & Gold earned a pair of shutout wins over the Rapids - defeating the Rocky Mountain Cup side 2-0 in Los Angeles on August 19 and 3-0 at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park on October 6. With the second victory, LAFC would clinch its first-ever postseason berth.

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