Join us tonight at 7 PM on VOBG as we break down LAFC’s heartbreaking 3-1 defeat to Columbus Crew in the 2024 Leagues Cup Final. We’ll discuss Olivier Giroud’s first goal for LAFC, the late defensive lapses that cost us the title, and what this means heading into the U.S. Open Cup Semifinals against Seattle Sounders. Don’t miss our in-depth analysis and fan interaction as we dissect what’s next for LAFC!
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Thank you boys! We move on✊⚫️🟡
Cheers boy, great game! Tale of two halves for sure, it very well could have been 3-1 the other direction. I think it came down to player execution, #20 was clearly an issue in the 1st half, wasn’t able to keep his composure, wasn’t aligned with the CB on defensive shape, and ultimately allowed Farsi free reign in the 18 yard box in the dying minutes of the half. Cuchos second goal, he was able to get to the 18 yard box with no pressure again in the dying minutes of a half. Our second half was too defensive, it’s not our game which Nancy acknowledged and is why he made the subs he did, put us back on the front foot. Last 20 min were wide open. Just came down to defensive work rate.
I don’t think you can blame coaching, even in Steve’s presser he admitted the game played out exactly like he thought it would. Front office sales in the summer are always an issue with the transfer schedule, it’s about how a team adapts. Losing Zeleryan and Morris in mid season for example however we were able to bring in Rossi, Gressel, Jones, etc. I thought we reloaded very well. Not getting Griezman was tough, so partial blame on front office.
Looking forward to see how your team continues to develop, that 3-4-3 press was nasty.
– A Columbus Nerd
Does LAFC lose with Griezmann?
Did you guys watch Marco Reus ? He is Messi like, I think LA Galaxy got better by a factor of x2 here. (He instantly had chemistry with Pugi, rather scary) It just got very interesting in the West…Good times for the MLS.