Way-too-early look at MLS in 2020: LAFC to finally win it all
The 2019 MLS season just ended so of course we're already thinking of the future. Here are our bold guesses as to what next year holds.
2019 Schedule
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An alternative look to MLS end of season awards (4:15)
LAFC's Vela not ruling out Mexico return
MLS MVP Carlos Vela preferred to stand aside for the 2018 World Cup, but the 30-year-old denies that his career with El Tri is definitely over.
EXCLUSIVE: Vela: Bradley pushed me to be better this season (1:54)
LAFC's Vela beats out Zlatan for MLS MVP
LAFC forward Carlos Vela has been voted MLS MVP, the league announced on Monday.
Vela, Zlatan or Martinez? Why they will (or won't) win MLS MVP
The field for Major League Soccer's MVP is as star-studded as ever. Here's who should win among Ibrahimovic, Vela and Martinez.
LAFC let Sounders rip shot at MLS immortality from their grasp
So close to a Supporters' Shield/MLS Cup, LAFC will now be lumped in with the other teams who couldn't get the job done in the MLS Cup playoffs.
Moreno: Vela and Rossi disappeared when LAFC needed them (1:10)
Schmetzer: You tell me if Sounders deserve credit (1:08)
Sounders end LAFC's historic season to clinch MLS Cup return (1:33)
Sounders stun MLS-best LAFC to reach MLS Cup
The Seattle Sounders pulled off a 3-1 upset of LAFC with two Raul Ruidiaz goals to eliminate the Supporters' Shield winners from the MLS playoffs.
Sounders carry confidence into West final vs. LAFC
For the most part, Major League Soccer's Western Conference playoffs have gone according to form.
MLS monitoring fires ahead of LAFC-Sounders
MLS said it is monitoring the situation related to the wildfires currently raging ahead of Tuesday's Western Conference final.
L.A. stars Zlatan, Vela headline '19 MLS Best XI
Carlos Vela was one of three LAFC players to make this season's MLS Best XI, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the sole representative of LA Galaxy.
LAFC, Seattle, Atlanta, Toronto form star-studded conference final lineup
The greatest final four in MLS playoff history? The conference finals feature the regular season's best team, plus the last three MLS Cup winners.
Burley: Bob Bradley showed arrogance of the highest order (1:17)
McBride: Zlatan's MLS jibes 'pissed me off' (1:47)
Zlatan: I made LAFC and Carlos Vela famous (0:58)
Ibrahimovic aims vulgar gesture at LAFC fan
LA Galaxy's Zlatan Ibrahimovic grabbed his crotch in a showdown with an LAFC fan after his Galaxy side lost in the MLS Western Conference semis.
LAFC finally slays Galaxy dragon as Vela outshines Ibra
In the brief history of this rivalry, LAFC has blown leads against LA Galaxy in all manner of ways. Thursday's win was the payoff.
Twellman: Playoff Trafico out-delivered the hype (0:43)
Bob Bradley cuts off ESPN interview after Vela question (1:23)
LAFC get the better of LA Galaxy at last in playoff classic (1:53)
Vela leads LAFC past Zlatan, Galaxy in El Trafico
Carlos Vela and Adama Diomande each scored twice as LAFC beat Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the LA Galaxy for their first win in the El Trafico rivalry.
LAFC gets tough playoff test vs. rival Galaxy
After amassing an MLS-record 72 points in just their second year of existence, there seems to be no reward for LAFC as they face LA Galaxy.
2019 MLS Ladder
| East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City FC | 34 | 18 | 10 | 6 | +21 | 64 |
| Atlanta United FC | 34 | 18 | 4 | 12 | +15 | 58 |
| Philadelphia Union | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | +8 | 55 |
| Toronto FC | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | +5 | 50 |
| DC United | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | +4 | 50 |
| New York Red Bulls | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | +2 | 48 |
| New England Revolution | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | -7 | 45 |
| Chicago Fire | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | +8 | 42 |
| Montreal Impact | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | -13 | 41 |
| Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | -8 | 38 |
| Orlando City SC | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -8 | 37 |
| FC Cincinnati | 34 | 6 | 6 | 22 | -44 | 24 |
| West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| LAFC | 34 | 21 | 9 | 4 | +48 | 72 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 16 | 8 | 10 | +3 | 56 |
| Real Salt Lake | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | +5 | 53 |
| Minnesota United FC | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | +9 | 53 |
| LA Galaxy | 34 | 16 | 3 | 15 | -1 | 51 |
| Portland Timbers | 34 | 14 | 7 | 13 | +3 | 49 |
| FC Dallas | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | +8 | 48 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 13 | 5 | 16 | -3 | 44 |
| Colorado Rapids | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | -5 | 42 |
| Houston Dynamo | 34 | 12 | 4 | 18 | -10 | 40 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | -18 | 38 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | -22 | 34 |
2019 Team LeadersMajor League Soccer
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsMajor League Soccer
Goal Difference481st
Goals Scored911st
Assists631st
Goals Conceded43Tied-1st