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LAFC Seeks Standings Boost With Games in Hand Against Colorado Rapids

With the teams tied on 26 points, a home win would lift LAFC above a Colorado Rapids side stalled by a six-game slump

LAFC’s Denis Bouanga, right, celebrates his goal with teammate Aaron Long during a FIFA Club World Cup match against Flamengo last month in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Overview

  • LAFC and Colorado are level on 26 points entering their first MLS meeting of the season on Wednesday at BMO Stadium, with LAFC holding two games in hand.
  • Their schedule advantage stems from LAFC's Club World Cup commitments and a flood-postponed match that provided unplanned rest.
  • Defensively, LAFC sits fourth in the Western Conference after giving up 24 goals, while Colorado ranks 10th with 30 conceded.
  • Colorado has managed just one win in its last six league games, intensifying pressure on coach Chris Armas ahead of Wednesday.
  • Steve Cherundolo has stressed that LAFC must convert their games in hand into points to keep their playoff ambitions alive.