LAFC welcome in-state rivals San Jose Earthquakes to BMO Stadium this weekend in the latest installment of Major League Soccer action.
LAFC’s winning ways came to a halt last time out with a 1-1 draw away from home vs Austin FC. Kei Kamara rescued a point for the visitors in the 90th minute, and the Black and Gold remain in a favorable position in the Western Conference table in third place with 34 points.
On the other hand, San Jose have endured a difficult 2024 campaign with just three wins all season. The Earthquakes suffered their third straight MLS defeat with a 2-1 loss to Portland Timbers last time out, and San Jose face a steep challenge of qualifying for the postseason having collected a mere 11 points this term, sitting in the bottom of the division.
Here’s 90min‘s guide to LAFC vs San Jose Earthquakes.
Last meeting: San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 LAFC (4 May 2024) – MLS
Current form (all competitions)
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Austin FC 1-1 LAFC – 19/06/2024 |
San Jose Earthquakes 1-2 Portland Timbers – 19/06/2024 |
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Orlando City 1-3 LAFC – 15/06/2024 |
San Jose Earthquakes 2-4 FC Cincinnati – 15/06/2024 |
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LAFC 1-0 FC Dallas – 01/06/2024 |
NYCFC 5-1 San Jose Earthquakes – 31/05/2024 |
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LAFC 2-0 Minnesota United – 29/05/2024 |
San Jose Earthquakes 1-1 Austin FC – 25/05/2024 |
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Atlanta United 0-1 LAFC – 25/05/2024 |
Sacramento Republic FC 4-3 San Jose Earthquakes – 21/05/2024 |
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United Kingdom |
Apple TV – MLS Season Pass |
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United States |
Apple TV – MLS Season Pass |
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Canada |
Apple TV + |
LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo will be without a few players for the late-night contest under the lights BMO Stadium. Defenders Lorenzo Dellavalle and Maxime Chanot are both recovering from their respective knee injuries, David Martinez is still in the treatment room and on his way back from a back problem.
New signing Olivier Giroud is also unavailable for selection as he’s taking part in the ongoing Euros with France, looking to play his part in the team’s bid for another major trophy before making his debut for LAFC later this summer.
Midfielder Tim Tillman will also miss the contest due to yellow card accumulation after he was booked in the draw vs Austin.
LAFC predicted lineup vs Austin FC ( 4-3-3 ): Lloris; Hollingshead, Murillo, Long, Campos; Angel, Sanchez, Atuesta; Bogusz, Kamara, Bouanga.
Like LAFC, San Jose also have a handful of…
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