Los Angeles FC are gearing up to face CF Montreal this Saturday before taking on Club America in a Club World Cup play-off match. The game has been scheduled for May 31 after Club Leon was removed from the tournament due to a breach of rules.
LAFC general manager John Thorrington expressed his excitement for the upcoming match, calling it an “honour” for the team. Despite the departure of head coach Steve Cherundolo at the end of the season, Thorrington believes the team is focused on chasing success on all fronts.
The next game for LAFC is against Montreal, where they hope to bounce back from a disappointing draw with the LA Galaxy. Cherundolo emphasized the importance of staying focused on the journey throughout the season.
Montreal, on the other hand, are struggling with defensive issues following a derby defeat to Toronto FC and a loss in the Canadian Championship. Young defender Fernando Alvarez will be looking to make an impact in the upcoming match.
In terms of players to watch, LAFC’s Denis Bouanga has been in impressive form, contributing to goals in seven straight matches. The team will be looking to continue their winning streak against Montreal.
With LAFC’s strong form and Montreal’s struggles, the odds are in favor of LAFC winning the match. According to Opta, LAFC have a 54.1% chance of winning, while Montreal only have a 23.4% chance.
