LAFC vs St. Louis CITY SC: Son’s role and future, the coaching question, and where the season goes from here.

0:00 Intro
3:07 Recent matches
6:01 Son’s performance and role
12:06 Son’s future at LAFC
19:48 The Korean community on Son
24:57 Where LAFC goes from here
26:58 Unlucky or flawed?
28:41 Coaching changes and team dynamics
30:52 What to expect in the next matches
32:21 Playoff format and strategy
35:20 Season recap: what went right, what went wrong
38:38 Roster overhaul

Celso and Erik, with Steve Han, get into Son Heung-min’s role at LAFC, how the Korean community sees him, whether the Seattle loss was bad luck or a real flaw, and what the coaching situation means for the St. Louis series. Then a full season recap and what an overhaul looks like. Drop your take in the comments.

LAFC closed the home schedule with a 3-1 loss to Minnesota. The playoffs are locked, the seed isn’t, and Decision Day at Seattle is Saturday, Nov 7 (4 PM PT, Apple TV).

Celso and Erik Hultstrom break down:

• The Minnesota loss: outshot 22-6 and still lost
• Where LAFC’s season stands going into the last game
• The playoff scenarios and who LAFC could draw in Round One
• Which players are out of contract at the end of the season

Recorded ahead of Decision Day.

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Chapters

• 00:00 LAFC's Recent Struggles
• 04:22 Coaching Changes and Their Impact
• 08:05 Roster Construction and Player Performance
• 12:27 Defensive Failures and Accountability
• 16:29 Upcoming Match and Playoff Prospects
• 22:33 Playoff Positioning and Predictions
• 24:45 Starting Lineup Considerations
• 27:11 Evaluating Player Performance
• 30:31 Contract Situations and Future Prospects
• 32:47 Loan Players and Their Impact
• 35:54 Assessing Team Needs and Future Directions

The conversation delves into LAFC's defensive vulnerabilities still showed up against the Galaxy as they prepare for the playoffs. The conversation centers on LAFC's strategies for the upcoming match against Minnesota, and the potential impact of Xavi Tamarit staying with LAFC long term on the team's performance.

Chapters

• 00:00 Playoff Prospects and Predictions
• 02:59 Referee Controversies and Team Performance
• 06:10 Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics
• 08:04 Defensive Struggles and Tactical Adjustments
• 09:55 Offensive Strategies and Player Roles
• 13:54 Leadership and Team Morale
• 16:05 Upcoming Matches and Playoff Outlook
• 23:14 Strategizing LAFC's Front Three
• 27:02 Evaluating Bouanga's Utilization
• 28:26 Coaching Decisions and Future Prospects
• 35:45 Lineup Predictions for Upcoming Matches