One more trip to Canada. One more road match before LAFC's historic home opener.
The Black & Gold will look to carry momentum from its 2-0 victory in Vancouver into Saturday's match at the Montreal Impact. The Club has put together a strong start away from home with three wins in five away matches to start the season. A victory in Montreal could push the Club into second place in the Western Conference standings. Here's what you need to know for the match:
When & Where To Watch/Listen
LAFC At Montreal Impact, April 21 at 10am PST
TV:YouTube TV (30-minute pregame show starting at 9:30am), UniMás 46
Radio: ESPNLA 710, KFWB 980
Opponent Form
Montreal comes into the match off the back of a 3-1 loss at the New York Red Bulls. The Impact have lost nine of their last 11 matches dating back to last season.
LAFC Projected Starting XI
(3-4-3): Tyler Miller; Laurent Ciman, Walker Zimmerman, Dejan Jakovic; Jordan Harvey, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Benny Feilhaber, Steven Beitashour; Diego Rossi, Marco Ureña, Carlos Vela.
What To Watch For
Vela And Rossi Look To Maintain Scoring Form: Diego Rossi and Carlos Vela have played a direct role in eight of LAFC's 11 goals this season. With four goals apiece, the two Designated Players will look to stay on the scoring sheet against a Montreal side that has the most goals against in the Eastern Conference.
4-2-3-1 or 3-4-3: Bob Bradley adjusted his tactics against Vancouver, fielding his team in a 3-4-3 setup. Through the Club's previous four matches, Bradley had favored a 4-2-3-1 formation to mixed results. Against the Whitecaps, LAFC's stability at the back was a platform for the team to control the match going forward. Bradley hasn't tipped his hand as to what formation he'll use in Montreal, but with the strong play of Jordan Harvey and Steven Beitashour at wingbacks, it's likely he rolls the dice once more on the new formation.
Le Général's Return: Laurent Ciman played three seasons with the Impact before joining LAFC for its inaugural season via an offseason trade. Dubbed Le Général by Montreal supporters, Ciman played in an MLS All-Star Game and was named Defender of the Year while wearing the blue and black of the Impact.
LAFC assistant Marc Dos Santos also has history with the Impact. Dos Santos was born in Montreal and coached the Impact rom 2009-2011. He guided the team to a USL championship in 2009.
