LAFC defeats Vancouver 1-0 in Match 3 of first round of MLS Cup Playoffs, advance to semifinals against Seattle

Mateusz Bogusz scored the game's only goal as LAFC advanced to the MLS Cup Playoffs semifinals with a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the third…

Mateusz Bogusz scored the game's only goal as LAFC advanced to the MLS Cup Playoffs semifinals with a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the third match of the best-of-three first round series.On a cool Friday night at BMO Stadium, LAFC showed why they’re built for moments like these.

Get today's sports news out of Los Angeles. Here's the latest on the Dodgers, Lakers, Angels, Kings, Galaxy, LAFC, USC, UCLA and more LA teams.Cherundolo knew something had to change. Early in the second half, he shifted tactics, bringing on French icon Olivier Giroud, whose mere presence seemed to breathe new life into the LAFC attack. Giroud, known for his ability to turn the tide with one clinical finish, immediately put the Whitecaps' defense on high alert.

"In the end we also showed we could keep a clean sheet," said Cherundolo of his defense."Which is also important for us.”

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