It would be hard to classify Los Angeles FC's first season in Major League Soccer as anything other than a success.
The expansion side rolled up 16 wins in their first campaign on the strength of a high-flying attack that produced the second highest goal total in the league behind only MLS Cup champion Atlanta United. The attacking trident of Carlos Vela, Diego Rossi and Adama Diomande all reached double figures in goals and as late as the final week of the regular season the club looked prime to claim the top spot in the Western Conference.