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LAFC: 3 things we learned from Orlando City victory

By Daniel Garza

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 13: Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Tyler Miller (1) directs the defense during the game between New York City FC and the Los Angeles FC on May 13, 2018, at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by David Dennis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 13: Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Tyler Miller (1) directs the defense during the game between New York City FC and the Los Angeles FC on May 13, 2018, at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by David Dennis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 30: A general view of the Banc of California Stadium is seen prior to the MLS match between Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC on June 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles FC defeated the Philadelphia Union 4-1. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 30: A general view of the Banc of California Stadium is seen prior to the MLS match between Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC on June 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles FC defeated the Philadelphia Union 4-1. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images) /

#1 Moving up in the west

With Saturday night’s victory, LAFC moves into second place in the Western Conference entering this week. Just one point behind FC Dallas, the Expansion Club is a legitimate contender to win the west and take the top spot in the playoffs. It almost seems like it is up to LAFC to determine how far they want to go this year and where they will finish in the table.

Next: Atlanta United: 5 things learned from road win over Philadelphia

In hindsight, only eight points separate LAFC from the sixth and final playoff spot, which means work still needs to be done to distance themselves from the rest of the field.

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