Sports Mole previews Monday’s Major League Soccer clash between Los Angeles FC and Portland Timbers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
After an impressive opening game victory last Saturday, Los Angeles FC will host the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer action on Sunday at Banc of California Stadium.
Some outstanding individual performances enabled The Black-and-Gold to blank the Colorado Rapids 3-0, while last season’s Western Conference champions came back twice to draw the New England Revolution 2-2.
Match preview
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The 2022 campaign is still young, but there is already a lot to like about what Steve Cherundolo and his LA side have shown us.
Even though a standout performer was talked about following their opening fixture, it was a solid team effort from Los Angeles, who were sharp both on and off the ball, with their newcomers also making an impact.
The message that one individual is not more important than anyone else has been something the former American international has emphasised repeatedly to his players, who have shown plenty…
