MLS Week 3: Top 7 storylines to follow

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his goal during Los Angeles FC's MLS match against Portland Timbers at the Banc of California Stadium on March 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.Los Angeles FC won the match 4-1 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 10: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC during Los Angeles FC’s MLS match against Portland Timbers at the Banc of California Stadium on March 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.Los Angeles FC won the match 4-1 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images) /

1. NYCFC vs LAFC in match of the week

The match of the week features a cross-conference rivalry.

Los Angeles FC have looked like one of the very best teams in MLS. They have thus far defeated Sporting KC and the Portland Timbers, the latter of which they embarrassed last Sunday. Both of those wins came at home though, and now they will need to head across country to face New York City FC in the small confines of the Yankee Stadium.

NYCFC have been a perennial playoff team since joining MLS. However, they are off to a slow start in 2019, drawing each of their first two matches. They put on an encouraging display against D.C. United last week, dominating possession and creating more chances, but they were unable to seal the win with a goal.

Next. MLS: 3 must-watch games in Week 3. dark

There is a plethora of attacking talent on display with two playoff-challenging teams battling it out. This could be a truly brilliant occasion.

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