MLS Los Angeles FC

LAFC to Face Colorado on Saturday, May 14 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park

Published on May 13, 2022 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Los Angeles FC News Release


The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) looks to add to their league-leading win total when they visit the Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, May 14 at 12:30 p.m. PT. (TV: Univision / TUDN; Radio: 710 AM ESPN/ESPN app and 980 AM La Mera La Mera)

LAFC enters the match up with a 7-1-2 (23 points) record after a 2-2 tie against Philadelphia on Saturday, May 7 at Banc of California Stadium.

Saturday's contest is the second meeting between the two sides in 2022. Carlos Vela kicked off the season with a hat trick against the Rapids in the season opening match.

NEWS & NOTES:

A goal or assist by Carlos Vela on Saturday will give him 100 career combined goals + assists in 97 MLS regular season games. He will be the third fastest player in MLS history to record 100 goals and assists.

LAFC hits the road for a 5th time this season to take on the Colorado Rapids. The Black & Gold have claimed nine of 12 road points possible in their last four away matches and hold a 3-1-0 (W-L-T) record on the road.

Saturday's contest is LAFC midfielder Kellyn Acosta's first game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park since his trade from Colorado to LAFC on January 14, 2022.




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