While the Whitecaps saw LAFC at their worst this year, the loss in Colorado was actually the only other game this season that was a loss and a truly disappointing performance. In contrast, pretty much everything went right on Wednesday against Sporting, with LAFC returning to the free and easy style that has marked their season to date.
Two big things to note from the midweek win: Four different forwards scored in the rout, which is impressive in spreading the goals load around and good for the respective players’ confidence, and even though the scoreline was lopsided, the defense had to work hard and they played well with Pablo Sisniega, in reserve with Tyler Miller away, putting together another great performance.