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Orlando City uses shootout to oust LAFC in MLS tourney
Read full article: Orlando City uses shootout to oust LAFC in MLS tourneyOrlando City will face either San Jose or Minnesota United on Thursday. ... And the game rewarded them because they were the best team on the field, Orlando City coach Oscar Pareja said. But Orlando City managed to neutralize LAFCs potent offensive attack and got the late equalizer. In the penalty shootout Moutinho, Mauricio Pereyra, Kyle Smith and Antonio Carlos all scored ahead of Nanis winner. Despite Orlando City controlling the early stages of the match it was LAFC that took the lead moments after Vermeers penalty save.
Rossi scores pair, LAFC gets revenge in 4-1 win over Seattle
Read full article: Rossi scores pair, LAFC gets revenge in 4-1 win over SeattleLos Angeles FC forward Diego Rossi (9) scores on a penalty kick against the Seattle Sounders during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Kissimmee, Fla., Monday, July 27, 2020. Even without reigning league MVP Carlos Vela, LAFC pressured and flustered the Sounders early and never let up. LAFC outshot Seattle 25-11. At times, the Sounders couldnt play the ball out of their own defensive end due to the pressure of LAFC. Rossi drew Xavier Arreagas foul in the penalty area and beat Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei in the 14th minute for the early advantage.