The Verde and Black are two wins away from the MLS Cup. Goodman breaks down the home team's chances.
. Bouanga, who scored twice in LAFC's 3-2 victory over El Trafico rivals LA Galaxy in the previous round, will face Austin FC for the first time after debuting as LAFC's newest Designated Player at the end of August.Diego Fagúndez, who once again came up huge for the Verde in the conference semifinals, scoring the eventual game winner.
Driussi isn't the only key member of the club operating in top form at the moment. So, too, is his coach, who got the tactics spot-on against Dallas by deploying a compact defensive shape that frustrated the Frisco-based side for the majority of the match. The last time the two Western Conference finalists met, Wolff similarly got the better of Cherundolo, leading to a 4-1 Austin goal fiesta at Q2 Stadium.
"We'll have to draw something up, talk to [our players] a little bit, get their feedback and get ready for LAFC," Wolff said."I told these guys, we're not done yet. The music continues. The show goes on. We've got to be ready."would await. Eastern Conference leadersin the nightcap Sunday, and should Austin FC and NYCFC both win, the final would be played in Austin. It's a scenario chock full of ifs, ands, and buts. It feels way too good to come true.