LAFC’s flickering playoff hopes dimmed further Saturday, with Osvaldo Alonso’s goal 20 minutes into the second half earning Minnesota United a 1-1 draw on a chilly night at Allianz Field in St. Paul.
The goal snapped LAFC’s modest two-game winning streak but more importantly it also cost the team a crucial two points in the Western Conference standings. LAFC (11-12-8) remains ninth in the table, two places out of a playoff berth with three games remaining.
LAFC’s only score came on a Cristian Arango free kick from about 30 yards that was misplayed by Minnesota goalkeeper Tyler Miller in the 32nd minute.