In a repeat of the 2023 MLS Cup final, the Columbus Crew will take on Los Angeles FC this Sunday at Lower.com Field, battling for the 2024 Leagues Cup trophy.
The Crew secured their spot in the final by overcoming the Philadelphia Union with a 3-1 victory, while LAFC cruised to a dominant 4-0 win against the Colorado Rapids.
The defending MLS Cup champions are coming off a 3-1 win against Philadelphia Union, where Diego Rossi netted twice and Juan 'Cucho' Hernandez also found the back of the net, securing a home victory for the Crew.
Following their June defeat to Pachuca in the Concacaf Champions Cup final, Columbus will be eager to bounce back and add some silverware to their collection this weekend.
LAFC, meanwhile, enter the final on the heels of a dominant 4-0 victory against their Western Conference rivals, Colorado Rapids, at home. With Denis Bouanga in top form and the defense performing solidly, they head into the showdown at Lower.com Field with strong momentum.
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Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles FC kick-off time
| Date: | Sunday, August 25, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:15 pm ET/ 4:15 pm PT |
| Venue: | Lower.com Field |
The match will be played at the Lower.com Field on Sunday, August 25, with kick-off at 7:15 pm ET/ 4:15 pm PT for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Columbus Crew team news
Evan Bush is unlikely to be available for the final as the Crew goalkeeper is still recovering from a wrist injury. Meanwhile, the club recently extended Malte Amundsen's contract through 2027.
Wilfried Nancy is expected to continue with his favoured 3-4-2-1 formation, which has guided him to three finals since December. With Patrick Schulte between the sticks and Juan 'Cucho’ Hernandez spearheading the attack, the Eastern Conference side will be hoping to secure another title.
Columbus Crew possible XI: Schulte; Moreira, Camacho, Cherberko; Farsi, Zawadzki, Nagbe, Arfsten; Ramirez, Rossi; Hernandez
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Schulte, Hagen |
| Defenders: | Cheberko, Camacho, Amundsen, Sands, Farsi, Moreira |
| Midfielders: | Morris, Nagbe, Jones, Zawadzki, Mrowka, Matan, Hinestroza, Yeboah |
| Forwards: | Rossi, Russell-Rowe, Arfsten, Cucho, Ramirez |
Los Angeles FC team news
On Thursday, Luis Muller was unavailable for the Black and Gold due to a lingering hip injury, and Lorenzo Dellavalle is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL.
Head coach Steven Cherundolo generally opts for a 4-3-3 setup but has recently transitioned to a 3-4-3 formation. Given that this defensive strategy has propelled LAFC to the Leagues Cup final, there's no reason for Cherundolo to deviate from it in such a crucial match.
Denis Bouanga has been one of the best forwards on the continent over the last couple of seasons. With Olivier Giroud leading the line, he will start out on the left wing, looking to add his seventh goal of the campaign.
Cherundolo could be tempted to swap out Mateusz Bogusz for Cristian Olivera but the Poland international has been in such good form recently that it would be tough to drop him out from the frontline.
Los Angeles FC possible XI: Lloris; Murillo, Chanot, Long; Palencia, Sanchez, Atuesta, Hollingshead; Bogusz, Kamara, Bouanga
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Lloris, Romero, Hasal |
| Defenders: | Campos, Murillo, Segura, Palencia, Hollingshead, Chanot, Long |
| Midfielders: | Sanchez, Tillman, Duenas, Bogusz, Atuesta, Musto, Darboe |
| Forwards: | Olivera, Angel, Kamara, Ordaz, Martinez, Muller, Bouanga, Giroud |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 14/07/24 | Los Angeles FC 1-1 (5-5) Columbus Crew | MLS |
| 10/12/23 | Columbus Crew 2-1 Los Angeles FC | MLS |
| 22/05/22 | Columbus Crew 0-2 Los Angeles FC | MLS |
| 12/05/19 | Columbus Crew 0-3 Los Angeles FC | MLS |
| 05/02/19 | Los Angeles FC 2-4 Columbus Crew | Club Friendly |