Episode 286 - Ohio Bound! Back to Back Western Conference Champs!
Defenders of the Banc - The LAFC Podcast
English - December 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsSoccer Sports Leisure Hobbies lafc los angeles football club los angeles fc mls soccer futbol football carlos vela usmnt los angeles Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
It's Episode 286, and on this episode, LAFC finally brings home a trophy! It's not quite the one we were hoping for, but don't worry! We play for that in just 7 days! LAFC is on to the MLS Cup Final after defeating Houston in the Western Conference Final, 2-0!
A near miss by Carlos Vela and a stunning cross from Hector Herrera punctuated a very entertaining first 10 minutes or so, but then LAFC's defense went to work, stifling Houston for the remainder of the first half. Just before the halftime whistle, a perfect Carlos Vela corner finds the head of Giorgio Chiellini. His initial effort was saved, but playoff goal scorer turned hero Ryan Hollingshead was there to put it away to give LAFC the lead just before halftime.
In the second half, Houston certainly had a lot of the ball, but nothing to show for it. LAFC's defense put up yet another goose egg, but not without the help of Ilie Sanchez taking a ball off our own goal line. A late own goal provided the margin as LAFC clinch a berth in the MLS Cup Final!
It's on to Columbus!