The MLS playoff race may be a tight one this season, but Los Angeles FC won't be sweating it out.
Bob Bradley's league-leading side clinched a place in the 2019 MLS Cup playoffs with nine matches remaining in the season.
A 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake in a match that saw both sides finish with 10 men, coupled with FC Dallas' 3-3 draw against the Montreal Impact, was enough for LAFC to earn its playoff spot in mid-August.
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Carlos Vela has been the star man all season long and scored from the penalty spot on Saturday to open up a lead for LAFC, who were playing with 10 men at the time following a second booking for Walker Zimmermanu200b.