Playing its best first half of the season, LAFC won 3-0 on goals by Cristian Arango, Carlos Vela and Mahala Opuku in the Western Conference final at Banc of California Stadium.
LOS ANGELES — For the first time, the Los Angeles Football Club has earned the right to compete for an MLS Cup.
The outcome sets up an MLS Cup final on LAFC’s home pitch Saturday, Nov. 5, against the Philadelphia Union or New York City FC, who play the Eastern Conference final later Sunday. LAFC tacked on an insurance goal an hour into the match when Vela, again off a corner kick, clanged a ball off the head of Austin forward Maxi Urruti that deflected beyond the reach of goalkeeper Brad Stuver.
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