Cherundolo’s second season, the loss of Arango, Vela’s production and the Black & Gold’s youth brigade are among the top topics
Let there be no doubt that the Los Angeles Football Club heads into the 2023 season stronger than last year at this time.
Loaded for bear, Cherundolo had access to a roster that was two, sometimes three deep at each position. Having reliable contributors up and down the roster allowed the first-year coach to give players time off when needed without sacrificing the team’s ability to pressure opponents into submission. The last team to repeat as MLS Cup champions was the Galaxy in 2014. The Galaxy also happens to be the last to win back-to-back Supporters’ Shields .The simplest road to lifting a trophy is the Campeones Cup, a one-off in Los Angeles later this year against Liga MX champion Pachuca.
Arango, the prime-form and entertaining Colombian, led the way the past 18 months, totaling 30 goals in league competition. Chicho’s transfer to Pachuca was a move LAFC had to make even though no one with the club wanted him to go, and it will undoubtedly be a lot to account for.
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