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LAFC defeats Philadelphia in thriller on penalty kicks to win MLS Cup title

LOS ANGELES — Backup goalkeeper John McCarthy, who played just one game this season, came off the LAFC bench to make two saves in a penalty-kick shootout, giving the team its first league title in a dramatic MLS Cup final at Banc of California Stadium.

Los Angeles Times

LAFC Wins MLS Cup After Bale’s Late Goal, PK Shootout

The late goal from the LAFC forward in extra minutes paved the way for club to later secure its first MLS Cup.

Sports Illustrated

LAFC’s First MLS Cup Title Comes With a Genuine Hollywood Ending

The top two teams. The star cameo. The backup GK with ties to the opponent. A 3–3 draw and a penalty shootout. MLS Cup 2022 had it all—and a deserving champion.

Sports Illustrated

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MLS Cup 2022: LAFC edge Philadelphia on pens after Bale’s 128th-minute goal

Jack McCarthy stopped two penalty kicks as LAFC defeated the Philadelphia Union on penalties, 3-0, after playing to a 3-3 draw to capture the MLS Cup

The Guardian - US

Gareth Bale rescues LAFC after coming off the bench to help clinch MLS Cup final

The MLS season is officially over and LAFC are the newly crowned champions for the very first time, and Gareth Bale has another trophy to add to his growing collection after scoring

Daily Mirror

Gareth Bale scores stunning 128th minute goal and wins MLS Cup final amid wild scenes

The Wales captain hadn't played for over a month but finished the club season in style

Wales Online

MLS Cup final could be a battle to become the next USMNT coach

Philadelphia Union and LAFC meet on Saturday for the championship and are led by two of the best young coaches in the league

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LAFC head coach offers Gareth Bale injury update after Wales star misses MLS Cup play-off

Steve Cherundolo is hoping to have Gareth Bale back for LAFC's Western Conference final against Austin FC, which will also come as a huge boost to the Welsh national team

Daily Mirror

Matthew McConaughey repeats Will Ferrell feat as Austin FC impress in MLS Play-Offs

The MLS Cup play-offs has whittled down the competition to just four teams, and one of them is the newly formed Austin FC that's backed by Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey

Daily Mirror

Carlos Vela shining in MLS after Arsenal flop 'couldn't wait to leave' Premier League

LAFC are honing in on their first MLS Cup, and Carlos Vela is as ever a major part of their push, but it's far from where he once was as he initially couldn't settle in his career

Daily Mirror

Report: U.S. Great Donovan Among Finalists To Manage Earthquakes

The American soccer star played his first four MLS seasons with San Jose and guided the club to its only two MLS Cups.

Sports Illustrated

Ronny Deila handed post Celtic return to Europe as Standard Liege see off Blackburn Rovers interest

Deila led New York City to the MLS Cup last season and was subject to interest from Blackburn Rovers.

Daily Record

Concacaf Reveals Qualifying Criteria for Expanded Champions League

The tournament will grow to 27 teams starting in 2024, with different paths to qualification opening up as a result.

Sports Illustrated

How Ezra Hendrickson went from the Caribbean to Chicago Fire coach — as told by his MLS and high school teammates

CHICAGO — Kokomo was nothing like the small village Ezra Hendrickson emigrated from when he was 13.

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22 Reasons to Watch MLS in 2022

A new season is upon us, one with a tighter schedule due to the World Cup and plenty of story lines and intrigue to run from now through November.

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