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After the World Cup break, the MLS title hunt centers on Los Angeles FC and Nashville SC, with Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Chicago Fire FC, and San Jose Earthquakes among the hopefuls as the season resumes.
Stephen Eustaquio scored a stoppage-time winner to lift Canada over South Africa 1-0 and send them to the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 for the first time in their history. The piece chronicles his cross-continental journey—from Leamington, Ontario, to Portugal and Porto, then a loan to LAFC—along with the personal losses of his parents that have shaped his career and his role as a Canadian international.
Korean soccer star Son Heung-min is set to join Los Angeles FC from Tottenham Hotspur in a transfer valued between €15 and €20 million, marking a significant move from the Premier League to Major League Soccer, where he will join a league known for attracting international stars nearing the end of their careers.
Chelsea's 2-0 victory over LAFC in the Club World Cup was a dull match played in front of an almost empty stadium, highlighting low attendance and a subdued atmosphere, contrasting with more lively matches like Boca Juniors vs Benfica. The game was affected by scheduling and location issues, with Chelsea preparing for their next match against Flamengo, while LAFC's attendance and environment drew mixed reactions from managers.
The MLS Cup final between Columbus Crew and Los Angeles FC is underway, with Columbus dominating possession and creating several scoring opportunities. LAFC has struggled to gain control of the game and has been limited to rare forays forward. The match features a clash between the experienced Columbus side, who won the MLS Cup in 2020, and the star-studded LAFC team, which has already won two Supporters Shields and last year's MLS Cup.
The 2023 MLS Cup will feature the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles FC, with LAFC aiming to become the first team in over a decade to win back-to-back titles and the Crew vying to become the third team with at least three MLS Cup wins. The game will take place at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, and will be nationally televised on FOX. The Crew are favored to win, according to BetMGM.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face off against Los Angeles FC in a crucial MLS game as Inter Miami fights for a spot in the playoffs. This will be Messi's last game before joining the Argentina national team for World Cup qualifiers. The match will be streamed live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. LAFC, a top franchise in MLS, poses a tough challenge for Inter Miami. Inter Miami's remaining schedule includes important games against Sporting Kansas City, Atlanta United, and Toronto FC.
The schedule for the 2023 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Final between Los Angeles FC and Club Leon has been announced, with LAFC hosting the second leg final on June 4 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The winner of the competition will qualify for two FIFA Club World Cups, the 2023 edition in December and the expanded 32-club tournament in the summer of 2025. This will be the first time Club Leon has reached the final, while LAFC is making its second appearance.