In an early morning clash of passions in the USL on Wednesday (17th), FC Los Angeles welcomed D.C. United to their home ground. Since the addition of stars such as Gareth Barry, FC Los Angeles has increased its combat power and has won six consecutive matches in the league. FC Los Angeles will look to continue their winning ways against a slightly weaker D.C. United team, with the potential to seal the deal in both the first and second halves. (Now 639 is live on Wednesday at 10:30 am in the excitement!)
D.C. United, on the other hand, has hit rock bottom on the road lately, with four consecutive road games ending in losses.
FC Los Angeles, which has long topped the West Coast table this season, has been significantly upgraded this summer with the introduction of experienced Italian former international center back Chiarliani and Welsh star Gareth Barrie. Bally has already contributed 2 goals in his 4 league appearances, showing his superior strength. It's worth noting that FC Los Angeles has won all six of its league matches, scoring 18 goals in the process, with striker Gisdiane Erlango in top form with six goals, and his attacking duo with Bally is almost unbeatable.
Meanwhile, D.C. United's form is not encouraging, with 8 losses in their last 12 league games, and their road performance is especially bad, losing their last 4 away games without scoring a single goal, trailing at halftime, and even suffering a 7-goal drubbing against Philadelphia Union, which makes it no wonder that they're at the bottom of the East Coast standings.
