"It's work on the training field; it's staying disciplined with the players and understanding that we have a specific way of playing,"
"Cheating is not an option for us defensively. The way I learned the game was that the more disciplined you are defensively, the better set up you are in the turnover. We'll always work on that, and that seems to be working for us. It's something I believe in strongly, and as long as I'm head coach, that will be priority number one."
"It was a horrible week for us, terrible. But this is life, it hits you. Thank god we did a good job in the summer to get points on the board. We want to win for ourselves, but we knew the [U.S. Open Cup final] was going to be difficult, and we've lacked composure [since then]."
LAFC sit third in the Western Conference with a game in hand; a win at Austin would keep top-of-table hopes alive. LAFC have won six straight MLS matches, conceded three goals in that run and recorded three consecutive clean sheets. Head coach Steve Cherundolo prioritizes defensive discipline, consistent training, and structured play, saying cheating defensively is not an option and defensive work remains the team's top priority. Austin have lost three consecutive matches in all competitions after the U.S. Open Cup final defeat and a 3-1 loss to St. Louis City. Austin have already secured a playoff berth.
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