After a tougher-than-expected season-opening win, Los Angeles FC looks to continue its winning ways Sunday when it hosts the Philadelphia Union.
LAFC were tasked with welcoming one of the league's two expansion franchises - Inter Miami CF - to the MLS in last weekend's lid-lifter. The reigning Supporters' Shield winners were given a worthy challenge, but a superstar's touch made all the difference as 2019 Golden Boot winner Carlos Vela's goal on 44 minutes provided the margin of a 1-0 victory.
With LAFC also set for its first-leg CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal tie versus Mexican side Cruz Azul midweek following this contest, it is likely coach Bob Bradley will continue rotating his squad to prevent fatigue.