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 CupFourth Round
CONCACAF Champions LeagueQuarter-finals
Top goalscorerLeague:
Carlos Vela (2)
All:
Carlos Vela (4)

Squad

First team roster
As of March 4, 2020.[1]
    No. Name Nationality Pos Date of birth (Age) Apps Goals
    1Kenneth Vermeer (INTL) NetherlandsGK (1986-01-10) January 10, 198620
    23Pablo Sisniega MexicoGK (1995-07-07) July 7, 199500
    40Phillip Ejimadu United StatesGK (1999-08-31) August 31, 199900
    2Jordan Harvey United StatesDF (1984-01-28) January 28, 198410
    4Eddie Segura (INTL) ColombiaDF (1997-02-02) February 2, 199721
    6Danilo Silva (INTL) BrazilDF (1986-11-24) November 24, 198600
    12Diego Palacios (INTL) EcuadorDF (1999-07-12) July 12, 199910
    13Mohamed El Monir (INTL) LibyaDF (1992-04-08) April 8, 199210
    27Tristan Blackmon United StatesDF (1996-08-12) August 12, 199620
    5Dejan Jaković CanadaDF (1985-07-16) July 16, 198520
    8Francisco Ginella (INTL) UruguayMF (1999-01-21) January 21, 199920
    7Latif Blessing GhanaMF (1996-12-30) December 30, 199620
    14Mark-Anthony Kaye CanadaMF (1994-12-02) December 2, 199420
    15Alejandro Guido United StatesMF (1994-03-22) March 22, 199400
    20Eduard Atuesta ColombiaMF (1997-06-18) June 18, 199720
    11José Cifuentes (INTL) EcuadorMF (1999-03-12) March 12, 199910
    19Bryce Duke (HG) United StatesMF (2001-02-28) February 28, 200120
    16Danny Musovski United StatesFW (1995-11-30) November 30, 199500
    9Diego Rossi (DP) UruguayFW (1998-03-05) March 5, 199821
    10Carlos Vela (DP) MexicoFW (1989-03-01) March 1, 198922
    17Brian Rodríguez (DP, INTL) UruguayFW (2000-05-20) May 20, 200020
    26Adrien Perez United StatesFW (1995-10-13) October 13, 199500
    99Adama Diomande (INTL) NorwayFW (1990-02-14) February 14, 199000
    66Bradley Wright-Phillips EnglandFW (1985-03-12) March 12, 198500

    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
    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]

    Draft picks
    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
    3 Colorado Rapids 2 2 0 0 4 2 +2 6 First round & 2021 Leagues Cup
    4 FC Dallas 2 1 0 1 4 2 +2 4
    5 Los Angeles FC 2 1 0 1 4 3 +1 4
    6 Seattle Sounders FC 2 1 0 1 3 2 +1 4 First round
    7 Vancouver Whitecaps FC[lower-alpha 1] 2 1 1 0 2 3 −1 3
    Updated to match(es) played on March 8, 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
    Notes:
    1. Canadian clubs cannot qualify for the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League through the MLS regular season or playoffs.
    Overall
    Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts
    5 FC Dallas 2 1 0 1 4 2 +2 4
    6 Montreal Impact 2 1 0 1 4 3 +1 4
    7 Los Angeles FC 2 1 0 1 4 3 +1 4
    8 New York Red Bulls 2 1 0 1 4 3 +1 4
    9 Toronto FC 2 1 0 1 3 2 +1 4
    Updated to match(es) played on March 8, 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

    Results

    All times are Pacific.

    March 1 1Los Angeles FC1–0Inter Miami CFLos Angeles
    2:30 PM 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 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
    March 22 3Los Angeles FCP–PPortland TimbersLos Angeles
    6:00 PM Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Note: Match postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic[19]
    April 4 4FC DallasP–PLos Angeles FCFrisco, TX
    12:30 PM Stadium: Toyota Stadium
    Note: Match postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic[19]
    April 11 5Vancouver Whitecaps FCP–PLos Angeles FCVancouver
    7:00 PM Stadium: BC Place
    Note: Extension of original suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic[20]
    April 18 6Los Angeles FCP–PReal Salt LakeLos Angeles
    7:30 PM Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Note: Extension of original suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic[20]
    April 25 7Chicago Fire FCP–PLos Angeles FCChicago
    12:30 PM Stadium: Soldier Field
    Note: Extension of original suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic[20]
    May 2 8Los Angeles FCP–PSporting Kansas CityLos Angeles
    7:30 PM Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Note: Extension of original suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic[20]
    May 9 9San Jose EarthquakesP–PLos Angeles FCSan Jose, CA
    7:00 PM Stadium: Earthquakes Stadium
    Note: Extension of original suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic[20]
    May 16 10Los Angeles FCP–PLA GalaxyLos Angeles
    12:00 PM Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Note: Further extension of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic[21]
    May 24 11Los Angeles FCP–PNew York City FCLos Angeles
    6:00 PM Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Note: Further extension of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic[21]
    May 30 12Los Angeles FCP–PHouston DynamoLos Angeles
    5:00 PM Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    Note: Further extension of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic[21]
    June 13 13Colorado Rapids–Los Angeles FCCommerce City
    6:00 PM Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
    June 17 14Los Angeles FC–Minnesota United FCLos Angeles
    7:30 PM Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    June 20 15Montreal Impact–Los Angeles FCMontreal
    4:00 PM Stadium: Stade Saputo
    June 27 16Los Angeles FC–Nashville SCLos Angeles
    8:55 PM Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    July 5 17Sporting Kansas City–Los Angeles FCKansas City
    3:30 PM Stadium: Children's Mercy Park
    July 8 18Los Angeles FC–Colorado RapidsLos Angeles
    7:30 PM Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    July 12 19Minnesota United FC–Los Angeles FCSt. Paul
    3:00 PM Stadium: Allianz Field
    July 19 20New York Red Bulls–Los Angeles FCHarrison, NJ
    3:00 PM Stadium: Red Bull Arena
    July 22 21Nashville SC–Los Angeles FCNashville
    5:00 PM Stadium: Nissan Stadium
    July 25 22Seattle Sounders FC–Los Angeles FCSeattle
    12:00 PM Stadium: CenturyLink Field
    August 2 23Los Angeles FC–Seattle Sounders FCLos Angeles
    12:30 PM Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    August 7 24Los Angeles FC–New England RevolutionLos Angeles
    7:30 PM Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    August 12 25FC Cincinnati–Los Angeles FCCincinnati
    4:30 PM Stadium: Nippert Stadium
    August 16 26Atlanta United FC–Los Angeles FCAtlanta
    12:00 PM Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    August 23 27LA Galaxy–Los Angeles FCCarson, CA
    2:00 PM Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
    August 26 28Los Angeles FC–Vancouver Whitecaps FCLos Angeles
    7:30 PM Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    August 30 29Portland Timbers–Los Angeles FCPortland, OR
    6:00 PM Stadium: Providence Park
    September 13 30Los Angeles FC–FC DallasLos Angeles
    7:00 PM Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    September 16 31Houston Dynamo–Los Angeles FCHouston
    5:30 PM Stadium: BBVA Stadium
    September 20 32Los Angeles FC–D.C. UnitedLos Angeles
    4:00 PM Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    September 26 33Los Angeles FC–San Jose EarthquakesLos Angeles
    12:30 PM Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    October 4 34Real Salt Lake–Los Angeles FCSandy, UT
    5:30 PM Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium

    CONCACAF Champions League
    Main article: 2020 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
    TBD First LegLos Angeles FC Postponed Cruz AzulLos Angeles, United States
    Stadium: Banc of California Stadium
    TBD Second LegCruz Azul Postponed Los Angeles FCMexico City, Mexico
    Stadium: Estadio Azteca

    U.S. Open Cup
    Main article: 2020 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.[22]

    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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