Moments after Los Angeles FC ace Eduardo Atuesta was sent off this morning’s CONCACAF semi-final against Club America, there was a heated encounter between key staff on the sidelines.
Los Angeles FC sealed the game late in the second half. Forward Diego Rossi's second goal on the night put LAFC up 3-1 on defending champions Seattle Sounders.
As expected, LAFC star forward and reigning MLS MVP Carlos Vela won't take part in the MLS is Back tournament scheduled to begin on Wednesday amid the coronavirus pandemic. Vela confirmed his decision via a club statement on Monday.
Last year's winner of the Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable Player award set a league single-season scoring record with 34 goals in 31 regular-season appearances in 2019.