LAFC experienced a disappointing 1-0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps, despite dominating possession and shots. Coach Steve Cherundolo criticized the team's lack of cohesion in the final third, stating their offensive play was rushed and lacked positional integrity. Cherundolo emphasized the importance of teamwork over individual efforts, noting the need for more passing. Olivier Giroud played his last match, with Cherundolo praising his contributions to the team. Looking ahead, LAFC prepares for a match against Austin FC, both teams tied in points but LAFC having games in hand.
"With the exception of one play, I think the guys defended ok," said Cherundolo.
"Offensively, it just looked impatient. It looked rushed, un-LAFC-like in terms of unpositional integrity goes and those were the words I shared with the boys a few minutes ago."
"We have a way of attacking and doing things, and, yes, we have individuals, and we count on their creativity at certain times."
"Our attack looked very individual tonight instead of a group. We were lacking one or more passes in the final third."
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