Well, that was staggering. As Los Angeles FC ventured north to face fellow young expansion side Minnesota United, few anticipated what was about to happen.
LAFC have been the team of the lips of all MLS fans across the country. Their progressive play, the firepower of their offence, the cream of the West as the commentators stated during the match on Sunday. And yet, here we are, discussing a 5-1 dismantling at the hands of a brilliantly clinical and burgeoning Minnesota.
So, in that vein, here are three things we learned from the remarkable 5-1 victory.