2020 Los Angeles FC season

The 2020 Los Angeles FC season is the club's third season, and third season in Major League Soccer, the top-tier of the American soccer pyramid. Los Angeles FC will play its home matches at the Banc of California Stadium in the Exposition Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Outside of MLS play, the team will participate in the 2020 U.S. Open Cup tournament, and qualified for the 2020 CONCACAF Champions League.

LAFC
2020 season
General managerJohn Thorrington
Head coachBob Bradley
StadiumBanc of California Stadium
MLSConference: TBD
Overall: TBD
MLS Cup PlayoffsTBD
U.S. Open CupTournament canceled
CONCACAF Champions LeagueQuarter-finals
MLS is Back TournamentQuarter-finals
Top goalscorerLeague:
Diego Rossi (6)

All:
Diego Rossi (9)
Biggest win6–2
(July 18 vs. LA Galaxy)
Biggest defeat0–2
(Feb. 18 at León, CCL)

Squad

First team roster

As of July 27, 2020.[1]
    No. Name Nationality Pos Date of birth (Age) Apps Goals
    1Kenneth Vermeer (INTL) NetherlandsGK (1986-01-10) January 10, 198630
    23Pablo Sisniega MexicoGK (1995-07-07) July 7, 199520
    40Phillip Ejimadu United StatesGK (1999-08-31) August 31, 199900
    2Jordan Harvey United StatesDF (1984-01-28) January 28, 198430
    4Eddie Segura (INTL) ColombiaDF (1997-02-02) February 2, 199751
    6Danilo Silva (INTL) BrazilDF (1986-11-24) November 24, 198600
    12Diego Palacios (INTL) EcuadorDF (1999-07-12) July 12, 199950
    13Mohamed El Monir (INTL) LibyaDF (1992-04-08) April 8, 199251
    27Tristan Blackmon United StatesDF (1996-08-12) August 12, 199650
    5Dejan Jaković CanadaDF (1985-07-16) July 16, 198540
    8Francisco Ginella (INTL) UruguayMF (1999-01-21) January 21, 199950
    7Latif Blessing GhanaMF (1996-12-30) December 30, 199650
    14Mark-Anthony Kaye CanadaMF (1994-12-02) December 2, 199451
    15Alejandro Guido United StatesMF (1994-03-22) March 22, 199400
    20Eduard Atuesta ColombiaMF (1997-06-18) June 18, 199760
    11José Cifuentes (INTL) EcuadorMF (1999-03-12) March 12, 199950
    19Bryce Duke (HG) United StatesMF (2001-02-28) February 28, 200140
    16Danny Musovski United StatesFW (1995-11-30) November 30, 199510
    9Diego Rossi (DP) UruguayFW (1998-03-05) March 5, 199857
    10Carlos Vela (DP) MexicoFW (1989-03-01) March 1, 198922
    17Brian Rodríguez (DP, INTL) UruguayFW (2000-05-20) May 20, 200051
    26Adrien Perez United StatesFW (1995-10-13) October 13, 199500
    66Bradley Wright-Phillips EnglandFW (1985-03-12) March 12, 198533
    24Andy Najar HondurasFW (1993-03-16) March 16, 199310

    Transfers

    Transfers in

    Entry date Position Player From club Notes Ref.
    December 10, 2019 FW Danny Musovski Reno 1868 FC Transfer [2]
    December 16, 2019 MF Francisco Ginella Montevideo Wanderers Transfer [3]
    January 13, 2020 MF José Cifuentes America de Quito Transfer, $100,000 in GAM paid to Orlando City SC for player rights [4]
    January 15, 2020 GK Kenneth Vermeer Feyenoord Transfer [5]
    January 25, 2020 MF Bryce Duke Real Salt Lake Transfer for $50,000 in GAM for 2021 for Homegrown rights [6]
    February 14, 2020 FW Bradley Wright-Phillips New York Red Bulls Free Agent [7]

    Transfers out

    Draft picks

    Exit date Position Player To club Notes Ref.
    November 21, 2019 DF Lamar Batista North Texas SC Option declined [8]
    November 21, 2019 DF Steven Beitashour Contract not renewed [9]
    November 21, 2019 GK Phillip Ejimadu Nacional Loan Ended [10]
    November 21, 2019 MF Javier Pérez Option declined [11]
    November 21, 2019 MF Peter-Lee Vassell Option declined [12]
    January 7, 2020 FW Rodolfo Zelaya Celaya Mutually agreed to part ways [13]
    January 16, 2020 GK Tyler Miller Minnesota United Traded for $150,000 in GAM in 2020 and $50,000 in TAM in 2021 [14]
    February 7, 2020 FW Joshua Perez Mutually agreed to part ways [15]
    February 11, 2020 DF Walker Zimmerman Nashville SC Traded for $600,000 in GAM in 2020 and $350,000 in GAM in 2021, and up to $150,000 each in 2020 and 2021 based on appearances [16]
    August 13, 2020 FW Adama Diomande Mutually agreed to part ways
    Round # Position Player College/Club Team Reference
    1 24 GK Paulo Pita Marshall [17]
    2 50 MF Jack Hallahan Michigan [17]
    3 76 MF Jorge Gonzalez SIUE [18]
    4 102 DF Younes Boudadi Creighton [18]

    Competitions

      Win   Draw   Loss

    Exhibitions

    January 25 Preseason 1Los Angeles FC 2–0 PeñarolLos Angeles
    7:30 PM Vela  10'
    A. Perez  40'
    Report
    Report
    Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Attendance: 16,292
    January 31 Preseason 2Los Angeles FC3–1New York City FCLos Angeles
    12:00 PM
    Report
    • De Rosario  73'
    Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Attendance: Closed door
    February 6 Preseason 3Los Angeles FC2–2FC DallasLos Angeles
    1:00 PM Rodríguez  30'
     (o.g.)
    Report Ferreira  45'
    Pepi
    Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Note: Played in three 30-minute periods.
    February 12 Preseason 4Los Angeles FC3–1Toronto FCLos Angeles
    12:00 PM Rodríguez  20'
    Vela  74'
    Torres  81'
    Report
    Report
    Achara  51' Stadium: Banc of California Stadium

    Major League Soccer

    Standings

    Western Conference
    Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
    2 Minnesota United FC 5 3 0 2 12 6 +6 11 First round & 2021 Leagues Cup
    3 Portland Timbers 5 3 1 1 8 7 +1 10
    4 Los Angeles FC 5 2 0 3 15 10 +5 9
    5 Seattle Sounders FC 5 2 1 2 7 4 +3 8
    6 San Jose Earthquakes 5 2 1 2 10 10 0 8 First round
    Updated to match(es) played on August 16, 2020. Source: MLS
    Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals scored; 9) home goal differential; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots
    MLS is Back – Group F
    Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
    1 Portland Timbers 3 2 1 0 6 4 +2 7 Advanced to knockout stage
    2 Los Angeles FC 3 1 2 0 11 7 +4 5
    3 Houston Dynamo 3 0 2 1 5 6 1 2
    4 LA Galaxy 3 0 1 2 4 9 5 1
    Source: MLS
    Overall
    Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
    3 Minnesota United FC 5 3 0 2 12 6 +6 11
    4 Portland Timbers (M) 5 3 1 1 8 7 +1 10 2021 CONCACAF Champions League[lower-alpha 1]
    5 Los Angeles FC 5 2 0 3 15 10 +5 9
    6 Toronto FC 5 2 0 3 9 7 +2 9
    7 Seattle Sounders FC 5 2 1 2 7 4 +3 8
    Updated to match(es) played on August 16, 2020. Source: MLS
    Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goals scored; 7) away goal differential; 8) coin toss or drawing of lots
    (M) MLS is Back Tournament champions.
    Notes:
    1. As MLS is Back Tournament champions (USA3)

    Results

    All times are Pacific.

    March 1 1Los Angeles FC1–0Inter Miami CFLos Angeles
    2:30 PM PDT Vela  44'
    Atuesta  60'
    Harvey  81'
    Report Ulloa  63'
    Powell  66'
    Agudelo  83'
    Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Attendance: 22,121
    Referee: Allen Chapman
    March 8 2Los Angeles FC3–3Philadelphia UnionLos Angeles
    7:30 PM PDT Vela  38'
    Palacios  45+2'
    Rossi  49'
    Segura  71'
    Report Santos  29'
    Gaddis  33'
    Martínez  43'
    Bedoya  45+4'
    Glesnes  48'
    Aaronson  69'
    Fontana  90+6'
    Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Attendance: 22,112
    Referee: Chris Penso
    July 13 3 MLSiBT Group StageLos Angeles FC3–3Houston DynamoBay Lake, Florida
    5:30 PM PDT Wright-Phillips  19'
    Blackmon  52'
    Rossi  63'
    Rodríguez  69'
    Report Rodríguez  9', 30'
    Elis  45+5'
    Vera  46'
    García  67'
    Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
    Attendance: 0
    Referee: Tim Ford
    July 18 4 MLSiBT Group StageLos Angeles FC6–2LA GalaxyBay Lake, Florida
    7:30 PM PDT Rossi  13' (pen.), 45+2', 75', 90+2'
    Jakovic  28'
    Sisniega  31'
    Wright-Phillips  56'
    Atuesta  65'
    El Monir  80'
    Report Blessing  5' (o.g.)
    Insúa  16'
    Pavón  31' (pen.)
    Cuello  39'
    Feltscher  45'
    Kitchen  52'
    Stadium: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
    Attendance: 0
    Referee: Allen Chapman
    August 22 6Los Angeles FCvLos Angeles GalaxyLos Angeles
    3:00 PM PDT Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Attendance: 0
    August 30 8Seattle SoundersvLos Angeles FCSeattle, Washington
    7:00 PM PDT Stadium: CenturyLink Field
    Attendance: 0
    September 6 10LA GalaxyvLos Angeles FCCarson, California
    TBD Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
    Attendance: 0
    September 13 11Los Angeles FCvPortland TimbersLos Angeles
    8:00 PM PDT Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Attendance: 0


    MLS is Back Tournament

    CONCACAF Champions League

    Round of 16

    February 18 First LegLeón 2–0 Los Angeles FCLeón, Mexico
    7:00 PM Meneses  21'
    Aquino  45'
    Mena  89'
    Report Blessing  43'
    Palacios  61'
    Stadium: Estadio León
    Referee: Ismael Cornejo (El Salvador)
    February 27 Second LegLos Angeles FC 3–0
    (3–2 agg.)
    LeónLos Angeles, United States
    7:00 PM Kaye  13'
    Atuesta  20'
    Vela  27', 77'
    Blackmon  61'
    Rossi  79'
    Report Tesillo  29'
    Montes  45'
    J. Rodríguez  49'
    Navarro  73'
    Ramos  83'
    Meneses  90+4'
    Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Attendance: 22,300
    Referee: Mario Escobar (Guatemala)

    Quarter-finals

    U.S. Open Cup

    Due to their final standings position for the 2019 MLS season, Los Angeles FC will enter the competition in the Fourth Round, to be played May 19–20.[19] However, it was announced on August 14, 2020 that the tournament will be canceled because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. [20]

    Player statistics

    Appearances and goals

    Last updated on March 8, 2020
    No. Pos Nat Player TotalMLSU.S. Open CupCONCACAF Champions League
    AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
    Goalkeepers
    1 GK Kenneth Vermeer 40200020
    23 GK Pablo Sisniega 00000000
    40 GK Phillip Ejimadu 00000000
    Defenders
    2 DF Jordan Harvey 10100000
    4 DF Eddie Segura 41210020
    5 DF Dejan Jakovic 40200020
    6 DF Danilo Silva 00000000
    12 DF Diego Palacios 30100020
    13 DF Mohamed El Monir 200+10000+10
    27 DF Tristan Blackmon 40200020
    Midfielders
    7 MF Latif Blessing 40200020
    8 MF Francisco Ginella 401+10001+10
    11 MF José Cifuentes 100+100000
    14 MF Mark-Anthony Kaye 40200020
    15 MF Alejandro Guido 00000000
    19 MF Bryce Duke 300+20000+10
    20 MF Eduard Atuesta 301+100010
    Forwards
    9 FW Diego Rossi 42210021
    10 FW Carlos Vela 44220022
    16 FW Danny Musovski 00000000
    17 FW Brian Rodríguez 40200020
    26 FW Adrien Perez 2000000+20
    66 FW Bradley Wright-Phillips 00000000
    99 FW Adama Diomande 00000000
    Players who have made an appearance or had a squad number this season but have left the club
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