From the four teams available, we picked one NYCFC player, two Austin FC players, five Philadelphia Union players, and three LAFC players. The context is LAFC (Western Conference champions) and Philadelphia (Eastern Conference champions) are providing an MLS Cup between both No. That set the stage for Sundays Western Conference Final performance, a 3-0 trouncing of Austin FC that avenged two regular-season defeats to the Sebastian Driussi-led side. Any unauthorized use is forbidden. Vite, a U22 Initiative signing, had played sparingly over the first six-and-a-half months of the year. Joe Willis made three saves for fifth-seeded Nashville SC, who played without their head coach Gary Smith due to illness. LA Galaxy vs. Nashville SC - Game Highlights. 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. 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. HIGHLIGHTS: Los Angeles Football Club vs. Philadelphia Union | November 05, 2022. Happy #WrinkleWednesday pic.twitter.com/cfGz26IFjm, We would normally do an MLS Cup Best XI here. Is it time for LA Galaxy to move on from Chicharito? Instead, (plug for Matt Doyles tactical analysis deep dive column in The Reading Rainbow), LAFC are likely going to attack Phillys diamond setup the same way everyone else does and create advantages out wide. vs Philadelphia Union. But when we all think back on what 2022 was in this league, the Sounders are getting the first graph. Minnesota Orlando Orlando. The Unions setup is designed to force the other teams hand and LAFC are generally pretty excellent at adapting how they need to adapt. 1. In the second half, a 10 to 15-minute stretch there where our decision-making on a couple of plays that opened up the space in behind for them to expose us was the difference, Noonan said in the postgame. A DP winger, in on goal with a step, and he doesnt even get a touch on the ball? 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. Minnesota manager Adrian Heath chalked it up to will. The pressures squarely on LAFC to add more silverware to their star-studded 2022 campaign, entering as the presumptive favorite despite dropping both regular-season matches against Austin this year. Minnesota host Vancouver, and RSL host Portland. But this is a pretty perfect example of how formations and tactics inform each other. Maybe we have to look at that.". From the four teams available, we picked one NYCFC player, two Austin FC players, five Philadelphia Union players, and three LAFC players. I dont know how exactly youre supposed to do that. Thats what you get from winners.. Any unauthorized use is forbidden. Because that really is the secret sauce in this league: You have to be able to turn potential into productivity. Then they beat Texas rival FC Dallas, 2-1, in the Conference Semifinals to sit on the doorstep of MLS Cup. Los Angeles Football Club win 3-0 on penalties. (MLS). 0:59. But I wont. Parks at the 6 makes the Pigeons completely unpressable. Everybody did a fantastic job this week to make sure we came up with the right result. It was his first appearance for LAFC since October 2 after suffering an injury and comes just over two weeks before the World Cup. If there is no winner, then Minnesota jump Portland because theyre even on points (46) and the Loons hold the first tiebreaker (wins). 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. Give me 34 games spread across eight months over a five-game autumn hot streak any day. The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. There are a couple of problems though. 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. The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. 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 Crew havent had a winning streak all year, by the way. Los Angeles Football Club A win in either gets them over the line and into the postseason for the third straight year. 2022 Major League Soccer, Western Conference Playoffs - First Round. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. 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. Tom Scoop Scoop Scoop Scoop Scoop Scoop Scoop Scoop (you know, like the song?) And we all know very well that, as Cherundolo intimated, they will consider 2022 a failure if they dont take home that particular piece of hardware. 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. Higuains now got 12g/2a in his past 15 games, during which Miami have gone 7-5-2 and climbed up into seventh place. Orlando now face a trip to Miami on Wednesday, and then host the Crew on Decision Day. 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.". 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. 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. An MLS Cup spot is on the line when LAFC host Austin FC Sunday afternoon for the Western Conference Final, further narrowing the Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs field. Has TAA done enough? 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. Paul Reidy. If the Timbers lose, RSL are guaranteed to jump them and so is the winner of Minnesota/Vancouver. 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. 2 ranked teams in the Supporters' Shield standings (@LAFC and @PhilaUnion, respectively) will meet in #MLSCup . Advertisement. A 3-2 win over cross-city rivals LA Galaxy followed suit, powered by Denis Bouangas brace and Cristian Arangos 93rd-minute game-winner. Match Highlights | New York City vs Inter Miami | Major League Soccer 2022/23. And when you consider what was at stake, thats a pretty difficult pill to swallow, to be honest, Heath said, before adding: Maybe its the make-up of some of the people weve got. 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. Is LAFC vs. Philadelphia Union the dream MLS Cup final? 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. In Charlottes case, a mid-block 4-2-3-1 with flying wingers was pointed directly at Phillys potential weakness. He is now in the game. I dont think Ive ever seen it come down to the wire like this. This group of 11 stars features six players who were selected for their first Best XI. Every touch he takes hes trying to put Gauld, Brian White et al. LAFC 3-3 Philadelphia Union summary: score, goals, highlights, 2022 MLS Cup Final. 2022 MLS. The saving grace for Cincy is that they still control their own destiny. Minnesota have no patterns of play resembling this, which means if you can shut down. Very, very proud of the organization, the players they dedicated a lot to this, their focus this week in training, even though it was an international break and guys came in late, their focus was amazing, head coach Steve Cherundolo said. It paid off. 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. Hes talking about the decisions regarding where on the field to take the types of risks that can lead to goals or to turnovers. | Sky Sports writers pick England squads, Southgate right or wrong? 9 (whos now playing as a DP No. Wolffs squad is deep. Defender Julian Araujo scored a goal in the 60th minute to lift the host LA Galaxy to a 1-0 victory over Nashville SC on Saturday in a Western Conference Round One meeting at Carson, Calif. Samuel Grandsir and Douglas Costa each notched an assist to propel the fourth-seeded Galaxy into the conference semifinals for the first time since 2019. pic.twitter.com/B1T9QynpNi. NYCFC with a healthy Keaton Parks is levels above what we saw all summer.Most underrated player in the league. That non-touch from Kevin Cabral, by the way, was the final play of the game. 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. Over 5,000 miles and an ocean away from Banc of California Stadium, Jesse Marsch is about as far removed as you can get from MLS Cup 2022. Cory Burke adds to Philadelphia Union's lead, Philadelphia Union score 2 goals within 2 minutes, Maxi Morlez strikes from outside the box for NYCFC, LAFC takes home Western Conference crown with 3-0 win, Awkward bounce lands with Opoku, who rips LAFC's 3rd goal, LAFC doubles their lead as Vela's header bounces off an Austin FC player for own goal, Cristian Arango's header off the corner gives LAFC the lead. The Daily Kickoff is more than an article it can be delivered to your email account as well. 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.. First assistant coach Steve Guppy assumed the coaching duties in his absence. The Wales captain struck in the eighth minute of added time, having come on as a substitute in the 97th minute. And the midfield, well, that changes completely based on how this team approaches things. 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. Heres where it gets wild: None of the four teams can lose and still make the playoffs. 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. Our writers' verdict on England's World Cup squad, 'I had to choose one' - Hodgson couldn't pick Ferdinand with Terry at Euro 2012, Brilliant England thrash India to reach T20 World Cup final, Pick your England starting XI for World Cup 2022, Saliba, Konate and Giroud in France WC squad, Deschamps only picks 25, Philadelphia Union defender Jack Elliott celebrates scoring in extra-time, Bale heads in a last-gasp equaliser for LAFC in extra-time. Bogert. Theres a bit of a dilemma when it comes to making an MLS Cup Best XI. 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. John McCarthy, LAFC's backup goalkeeper, is a Philadelphia native and played for the Union from 2015 to 2018. Hes joined by basically everyone else in the Charlotte attack, with the most important being DP No. They celebrated like mad at Providence Park on Sunday, and they deserve that lap of honor theyll take before closing out the season at home against Nashville next weekend. 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. Substitute goalkeeper John McCarthy proved to be the hero, saving two of Philadelphia's three penalties. Gareth Bale's last-second header equalizes for 10-man LAFC. 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. Thanks for reading along. Would changes to the MLS playoffs be a good thing? Thats through respect and encouragement, on top of his performances. Anyway, the point was enough for the Galaxy to claim a spot in the postseason. This also occurred following the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Even if the Welsh forward cant go, Cherundolo has no shortage of dangerous options to choose from up top. 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. Before that result set Subaru Park into dreamland, Philadelphias Round One bye gave way to a 1-0 win over upstart FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. 10) Karol Swiderski. 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. But NYCFC, with a healthy Keaton Parks and Alex Callens, is a much different beast than the team that had such a miserable summer. Heres how its illuminating the issues with the Loons: They have been getting ripped up in transition over the past month. Philly didnt. 1) and the Philadelphia Union (Eastern Conference No. This is the best form Ive been in since I arrived at the club, Higuain said. Time limits and T&Cs apply. It was Cincys first loss in two-and-a-half months, and it both came out of nowhere and was entirely understandable. 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Austin FC vs. FC Dallas (Conference Semifinals) (MLS), Sun, 10/23 - CF Montral vs. New York City FC (Conference Semifinals) (MLS), Sun, 10/16 - CF Montral vs. Orlando City SC (First Round) (MLS), Austin FC vs. Real Salt Lake (First Round) (MLS), Seattle Sounders FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes, Minnesota United vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Portland Timbers vs. Los Angeles Football Club, Chicago Fire FC vs. New England Revolution, San Jose Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United, Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC, Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United, Houston Dynamo FC vs. New England Revolution, Colorado Rapids vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Houston Dynamo FC vs. 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. There was a lengthy period of injury-time after LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau collided with Cory Burke, with both players needing lengthy medical treatment. Match Highlights | LAFC vs LA Galaxy | Major League Soccer 2022/23. Training sessions were very good. They go to Charlotte on Wednesday and then Orlando on Decision Day, and just like Cincy, Orlando and Miami, they control their own destiny: win out, and theyre in. Miami, as mentioned, host Orlando midweek, and then host Montral on Decision Day. The guys played their hearts out, played some great stuff. HIGHLIGHTS: Los Angeles Football Club vs. Philadelphia Union | November 05, 2022. Theyre now just two points below the Union and own the first tiebreaker, so if CFM win next weekend and Philly dont, Montral actually take the top spot in the Eastern Conference. I think we can at least say that the LAFC setup will be drastically different from what LAFC did against Austin. Ok, since we finished the Shield segment with Charlotte well stay in the East. Now would be a hell of a time to put one together. They will visit top-seeded LAFC on Thursday. 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. 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. 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. 1:12. But it totally could have been and it wouldnt have been far from the truth. 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. I didnt want the list to be all LAFC and Union guys plus Sebastian Driussi. 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. LAFC and Philadelphia played to a 2-2 draw back on May 7 at the Banc. Mukhtar was the 2022 Golden Boot recipient after scoring an MLS-high 23 goals during the regular season. The most shocking result of the weekend was FC Cincinnatis hands-wrapped-around-their-own-throats 3-2 home loss to an already-eliminated Chicago Fire side that was playing without all three of its DPs. 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. will play two friendlies this upcoming January at separate MLS-based venues in Southern California to begin the 2026 World Cup cycle. 1:24. The loss snuffed out the last embers of Atlantas flickering playoff chances. Hernandez's ensuing shot sailed wide of the net. This preview is based on 10K simulations of the game. Their Shield battle was settled one weekend before Decision Day, only via the wins tiebreaker (LAFCs 21 vs. Philadelphias 19). CF Montral took care of business against D.C. United on Saturday, winning 1-0 without either Djordje Mihailovic or Romell Quioto (the former suspended via yellow card accumulation, the latter nursing a knock he picked up on international duty). 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. Now, if anyone is going to make noticeable tweaks, its likely going to be Steve Cherundolo instead of Jim Curtin. An MLS Cup spot is on the line when LAFC host Austin FC Sunday afternoon for the Western Conference Final, further narrowing the Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs field. In this section we will take a look at the potential match winners (or losers) in the first of the finals: LAFC vs Austin FC. The postgame press conference was not. 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. The Athletic Staff. 1) went down to the wire, and now an MLS Cup 2022 battle awaits next Saturday between the leagues top two teams. The 2022 MLS Cup final is set, with LAFC set to host the Philadelphia Union on Sunday. Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs bracket | MLS Cup hosting scenarios. Head coach Steve Cherundolos team earned a Round One bye after topping the West, then they took care of business in the Conference Semifinals when dealt a playoff-version El Trafico. 1 seed after winning a second Supporters Shield title in four years. FC Cincinnati weren't just bad during their first three years of existence in Major League Soccer. Philadelphia won the Supporters Shield back in 2020, though MLS Cup would bring the club into entirely new territory. 0:56. Banc of California StadiumAttendance: Attendance22,384. 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. 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. 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. El Trafico for the ages: LAFC reach "unbelievable" level against LA Galaxy, Austin FC roar into Western Conference Final: It was incredible, Every MLS team's top goalscorer in the 2022 season, LAFC's Maxime Crpeau has successful surgery after breaking leg in MLS Cup, LAFC join elite company after MLS Cup triumph over Philadelphia Union. 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. 1:12. And absolutely everybody deserves a short breather, a short celebration, but we have more to achieve this season.. USMNT to start 2026 World Cup cycle with friendlies vs. Colombia, Serbia. Inter Miami coach Phil Neville is "disappointed" by the results of MLS's investigation into allegations of racism by D.C. United's Taxi Fountas. 1) and the Philadelphia Union (Eastern Conference No. LAFC finished the regular season top of the Western Conference on 67 points. I will add my usual in-depth RSL analysis: Obviously, it was a bit of a rollercoaster. How close is Lionel Messi's potential move to Inter Miami? Check out the full highlights for England vs. Germany in the UEFA Nations League. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. a tactical preview of the 27th MLS Cup as LAFC host Philadelphia Union. 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. For the first time in 19 years, we have a best-against-best MLS Cup. Mukhtar accepted a through ball from Randall Leal and sent a shot from the right side that was denied by Bond. 01:18. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Its been a long while since weve seen it. Sign up for The Daily Kickoff in your inbox! I want you to look at Cincys team shape on each of these clips (one nicely saved breakaway by Roman Celentano, followed by all three of Chicagos goals): Theres a concept in soccer called rest defense that Cincy have, uh, not quite mastered as of yet. Hes snagged three more goals in two playoff games, reaching levels that made the Argentine a bonafide star in MLS. But bear in mind that Columbus are behind everyone on the first tiebreaker, which is wins. First off, we did a Conference Finals Best XI last week. 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