![LA Galaxy’s Riqui Puig took off his shirt in a Leo Messi-esque celebration during the US Open Cup and LAFC’s Giorgio Chiellini straight up called him a clown.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/4IO6QS3U4KYL52Z5B4PRTM3ZVU.jpg?auth=ac68cd2e8efb5153734290496a3273879cb90e41144de7fd0e758991e24649c9&width=360&height=203&focal=1683%2C745)
![LA Galaxy’s Riqui Puig took off his shirt in a Leo Messi-esque celebration during the US Open Cup and LAFC’s Giorgio Chiellini straight up called him a clown.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/4IO6QS3U4KYL52Z5B4PRTM3ZVU.jpg?auth=ac68cd2e8efb5153734290496a3273879cb90e41144de7fd0e758991e24649c9&width=360&height=203&focal=1683%2C745)
![Chicharito's LA Galaxy eliminated Carlos Vela's LAFC in the US Open Cup, but there was a small detail, the Black & Gold played without their starters.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/UDY5KMOI3UG54KZB6CV6L6MDMQ.jpg?auth=2f0f9d53e1356110c51ede20a13714b439ec721a1eaf9b0f3bb8d0ba8f860854&width=360&height=203&focal=2033%2C803)
U.S. OPEN CUP
Depleted LAFC limp out of US Open Cup
Diego Mayel Ibarra
![The Los Angeles neighbours face off in the US Open Cup round of 16 having had contrasting fortunes of late.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/NOXRLM53ODKEZOK55KXJXXIFUY.jpg?auth=bfbb7a258c8fe5c147b1ddfe599d68223253df73677be9e9b2222597a0591fc5&width=360&height=203&focal=1653%2C683)
U.S. OPEN CUP
The most one-sided 'Tráfico' ever?
Diego Mayel Ibarra
![If you’re looking for all the key information you need on the game between The Earthquake and LAFC, you’ve come to the right place.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/PPTEJPPPA6BKWOWZBGCYP5KX5Q.jpg?auth=bfc88e3c5708603bafc53dafae626577343af51cbbfd821e9d6f8c7179cd1945&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
LAFC looking to redress MLS v Liga MX balance of power
Paul Reidy
![The rivalry between MLS and Liga MX will be reignited once again, this time in the final of the Concacaf Champions League.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/E6JLN56A7JHJRBM6FPGJTLSDCU.jpg?auth=76034c9d04a39dbb67f1444e79658f29de87eee37650ccfad74ad2fbcaea0f54&width=360&height=203&focal=1867%2C1085)
CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
LAFC vs León: kick-off times and dates confirmed
Joe Brennan
![Manchester United is the most valuable club in the world, according to Sportico's analysis.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/IS545APPPPPRJRNHUWD5BUU2HQ.jpg?auth=bd63a3a62fcbc6c68a0e4da5aabf21ecab7c8ecd758c21e4d3b7a595aa6e26b3&width=360&height=203&focal=1072%2C334)
SOCCER BUSINESS
What are soccer's 50 most valuable clubs?
Eduardo López
![Franchises across MLS, NBA, and MLB stepped up to bring joy to this region of California and the night had a Mexican taste.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/ZCD4JTNIRVH5VCX4E64EOGRFSU.jpg?auth=c54983e65dcd736d592194fc4e3260a1d139780065d45a187e8bd15c20d499d7&width=360&height=203&focal=580%2C183)
LOS ANGELES
LA LA land for a night
Diego Mayel Ibarra
![Carlos Vela's LAFC returns to a Concacaf Champions League final after losing to Tigres UANL in 2020; León or Tigres will be his rival.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/T2T2HFDWQE3XBFJLIDHJZVFQFI.jpg?auth=2b008dded832ba486247602dbe96ae13b105bbb3245ec76c7d11df56104df160&width=360&height=203&focal=4974%2C1662)
CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Vela's LAFC target more glory
Diego Mayel Ibarra
![The first leg semifinal for the 2023 Concacaf Champions League, between Philadelphia Union and LAFC, leaves many possibilities open; Carlos Vela was off.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/LGGZOKOCINVRJS4D5RGQRDLNZ4.jpg?auth=36bcd1c61ceb92c1dcd56b8c23923ff5f687b3cb66e91dece4b76b567a0259e9&width=360&height=203&focal=3366%2C538)
CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
LAFC bag away goal after CCL semi-final draw in Philly
Diego Mayel Ibarra
![Ahead of the start of the MLS Cup playoffs, we take a look at the respective strength of the Eastern and Western Conferences.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/T4WGZWL4WJEGTJLV3XNBDE7UXE.jpg?auth=ddef4e4458ea6e06740467ab0a1b19a0a4a48d9a70e67fec3c77c15c20743f73&width=360&height=203&focal=1621%2C975)
CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
MLS Cup rematch in Concacaf Champions League
Roddy Cons
![All the info you need if you want to watch LAFC vs Philadelphia at Banc of California Stadium on May 2, with kick-off scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/IJKPXUQDQFHATFHR3PDLTJSVIQ.jpg?auth=5975afb8a254a0fd362622942ab9796afe68da808e6727dce8e352f0f50d7cab&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
LAFC vs Philadelphia: how to watch
Fidel Rubio
![All the info you need if you want to watch LAFC vs Philadelphia at Subaru Park on April 26, with kick-off scheduled for 9 p.m. ET.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/RLDGVPNPO5B53FZGXWQG63WNWM.jpg?auth=1fa5c2e31081084363f512f69158f877d44883db10b3523eb8cac06b891c0810&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
LAFC vs Philadelphia: how to watch
Fidel Rubio
![2023 Concacaf Champions League; Tigres vs León and Philadelphia Union vs LAFC.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/YTPQ32FDGFCKZGE3KLHJRRXQ4E.jpg?auth=f77a6704ba9f3f396d6ff970ada2c30f9a7f49f623377107278e9334975024e1&width=360&height=203&focal=1327%2C1594)
CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
LAFC tipped to go all the way in Concacaf Champions League
Diego Mayel Ibarra