In Los Angeles FC’s season finale match versus Nashville SC, goalkeeper Joe Willis denied the Black & Gold from a 22nd victory with 14 saves, to eventually defeat LAFC 1–0 on Sunday, Oct. 9, at Banc of California Stadium.
However, repeating their 2019 success, LAFC already had the luxury of having clinched their second regular-season crown, the MLS Supporters’ Shield, in four seasons on Oct. 2, with a 2–1 victory in Portland. They celebrated the trophy presentation following Sunday’s match.
LAFC will have the homefield advantage throughout the MLS Cup playoffs and receive a first-round bye with their first match-up on Oct. 20—as they await the result of this Saturday’s game between Nashville FC and crosstown rival L.A. Galaxy….