Breaking down LAFC’s tactics in 2019

After finally beating the Los Angeles Galaxy in the second round of MLS Cup Playoffs 2019, it seemed destined to be LAFC’s year to win it all.

Under Bob Bradley, LAFC was the most dominant team, breaking point and goal scoring records en route to a Supporters’ Shield.

Over the course of a five-part video series, I break down various aspects of LAFC’s play. I look at how LAFC’s 4-3-3 operated, how a non-stop press suffocated opposing teams, what LAFC tried to do with the ball in patterns of play, and where LAFC were ultimately vulnerable and could be beat.

Part one: Introduction

Part two: Shape

Part three: Press

Part four: Patterns of Play

Part five: Beating LAFC