2019 MLS Regular Season – Week 26
Los Angeles Football Club vs. Minnesota United
Banc of California Stadium – Los Angeles
September 1 – 10:30 PM ET
STREAMING: MLS LIVE on ESPN+ in US, on DAZN in Canada
The juggernaut that is LAFC can clinch the top playoff spot in the Western Conference depending on results during Week 26, while Minnesota United are hoping to bounce back from a loss at Atlanta United in the U.S. Open Cup final when the sides meet at Banc of California Stadium on Sunday night.
LAFC (19-3-5) rallied from an early two-goal deficit last Sunday at the Banc, but have still yet to beat their crosscity rival following a scintillating 3-3 draw with the LA Galaxy. Latif Blessing struck for a brace and Carlos Vela netted the equalizer before coming off in the second half with a leg injury.
The Loons (12-9-6), even after a second-half rally, couldn't overcome a disastrous opening 16 minutes, falling to Atlanta in the Open Cup final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tuesday night. Six minutes after an own goal by Chase Gasper, Pity Martinez gave the hosts a two-goal lead in the 16th minute. Robin Lod scored two minutes after the intermission to make things interesting, then Michel Boxall missed a goalmouth chance to level in second-half stoppage time.
This is the first meeting between these clubs in 2019, as they'll also meet on Sept. 29 at Allianz Field.
LAFC vs. Minnesota
Sunday, September 1 at 10:30 PM ET
Banc of California Stadium
Los Angeles Football Club
- Injury Report:
- OUT: Javier Perez (M) - left ACL tear
- QUESTIONABLE: Carlos Vela (F) - right hamstring injury
- QUESTIONABLE: Dejan Jaković (D) - right quad strain
- Suspended: None
- Suspended after next caution: None
- International duty: None
Minnesota United FC
- Injury Report:
- OUT: Osvaldo Alonso (M) - right leg injury
- Suspended: None
- Suspended after next caution: Chase Gasper (D)
- International duty: None
Series Matchup at LAFC
- LAFC: 1 win, 2 goals
- Minnesota United: 0 wins, 0 goals
- 0 draws
Officials
- Referee: Armando Villarreal
- Assistant Referees: Corey Parker, Jeffrey Greeson
- 4th Official: Alex Chilowicz
- VAR: Victor Rivas
