Ahead of Tuesday’s Western Conference Final (7:00 p.m. PT; ESPN, ESPN Deportes, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM), the vibe around the team isn’t one that necessarily exudes an underdog mentality. And while host LAFC may be seen as the favorite – after all, Bob Bradley’s side set an MLS record with 72 points and lost at home just once in the regular season – the Rave Green have played in this crucial match three times in Brian Schmetzer’s four seasons.
“Our guys are ready,” Schmetzer said after Monday’s training session. “Our guys are ready to play the way we know how to play.