For two consecutive years, Sounders FC has ended LAFC’s season with impressive victories in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. So, LAFC will be looking to exact some revenge with this early season matchup on Saturday (3:00 p.m. PT; ESPN, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM). Both teams are coming off opening weekend wins, and both are expected to challenge at the top of the West again. After breaking down the tape of LAFC’s 2021 MLS opener against Austin FC, let's examine the key areas that will decide Saturday’s fixture.
LAFC's Attack
Considering Diego Rossi’s absence and Carlos Vela’s miscued substitution, it’s difficult to truly assess LAFC’s attack based on the match against Austin.