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Next DP for LA Galaxy? Greg Vanney explains roster approach

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January 24, 2022

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They’re highlights of a Chicharito-led group that ebbed and flowed with the Mexican superstar’s health in 2021, missing the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs after a Decision Day draw against Minnesota United FC. Chicharito, entering his third season in LA, had 17 goals and three assists in 21 games last year – good enough for third in the Golden Boot presented by Audi race, though that couldn’t overcome the club winning two of their last 15 matches (2W-6L-7D).

Now, Vanney knows progress is paramount for a Galaxy group that’s made the playoffs once in the last five years.

“I think we have to take another step forward,” Vanney said, “which is now that guys really know each other, they’ve played together, they understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses, they understand where each other come from a little bit different than they did a year ago, they know each other, they’ve gone through the rigors of an MLS season. Even having failed at the end, it changes the energy level of the group that comes in, it changes the hunger level.”

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4 RED Cards in Kansas, PK Debate in LAFC vs Austin FC Clash – Major League Soccer

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May 19, 2022

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PREVIEW | FC Cincinnati seek fifth-straight win, return home to host the New England Revolution

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May 19, 2022

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SCOUTING THE NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION (3-5-3, 11 POINTS, 11th EASTERN CONFERENCE)
FC Cincinnati will get a second crack at the defending MLS Supporters’ Shield holders, a rematch of the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 contest on Wednesday, May 11th in Foxborough, Massachusetts. On that day, the hosts came out on top, 5-1, the fourth-straight win by New England in the head-to-head series with FCC across all competitions.

The Orange and Blue saw on that evening first hand how dangerous New England’s top offensive threats (Carles Gil and Adam Buksa) can be. Gil secured a hat trick, and Buksa scored a brace to combine for all five New England goals. In MLS action this season, Buksa has scored in five consecutive games, the longest active streak in MLS.

Gil is one of the league’s craftiest midfielders. He led MLS last season in assists and creating chances, and he is right on the heels of the Orange and Blue’s Luciano Acosta this season in key passes and shot-creating actions.

The Orange and Blue did not have to face Matt Turner, one of the best goalkeepers in the league last Wednesday. The USMNT netminder returned from injury and made his season debut in late April, and has one clean sheet in three appearances this season. Turner is expected to join English Premier League side Arsenal in June, making Saturday perhaps the last time FCC will try to put shots past the 27-year-old standout.

The Revs are unbeaten in their last four games across all competitions. Bruce Arena’s squad are coming off a 2-2 tie last Sunday at Atlanta United FC.

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