LAFC top Rapids behind Diego Rossi's brace
Field Level Media
23 May 2021, 15:05 GMT+10
Diego Rossi scored twice in the first half and LAFC defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-1 at home on Saturday night.
Carlos Vela, the 2019 MLS MVP, made his second start of the season and assisted on Rossi's second goal after missing three games with a leg injury.
After beginning the weekend last in the Western Conference, the victory moves LAFC (2-2-2, 8 points) up to ninth in the West table, even with Real Salt Lake on points but behind on goal difference.
Michael Barrios scored his first goal for Colorado in his sixth game for his new club after six seasons with Dallas.