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MLS Week 7: Top 7 Storylines – Undefeated teams meet

By Joshua Bowers

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 29: Alejandro Pozuelo (10) of Toronto FC celebrates after scoring his first Toronto FC goal with teammates Jonathan Osorio (21), Jozy Altidore (17) and Chris Mavinga (23) during the second half of the MLS regular season match between Toronto FC and New York City FC on March 29, 2019, at BMO Field in Toronto, ON, Canada. (Photo by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - MARCH 29: Alejandro Pozuelo (10) of Toronto FC celebrates after scoring his first Toronto FC goal with teammates Jonathan Osorio (21), Jozy Altidore (17) and Chris Mavinga (23) during the second half of the MLS regular season match between Toronto FC and New York City FC on March 29, 2019, at BMO Field in Toronto, ON, Canada. (Photo by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 06: Los Angeles FC forward Diego Rossi (9) turns from DC United defender Leonardo Jara (29) during a MLS match between D.C United and Los Angeles FC on April 6, 2019, at Audi Field, in Washington D.C. (Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 06: Los Angeles FC forward Diego Rossi (9) turns from DC United defender Leonardo Jara (29) during a MLS match between D.C United and Los Angeles FC on April 6, 2019, at Audi Field, in Washington D.C. (Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

4. Can anyone beat Los Angeles FC?

Last weekend, Los Angeles FC had to travel to D.C. United and face the team with the most points in the league. At the time, D.C. had allowed just a single goal in their first four matches. Los Angeles dominated them, scoring four goals and keeping a clean sheet.

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Through six matches, LAFC have 16 points, winning five matches and drawing one. Their goal differential is +14. That means they have averaged a goal differential of over two goals per match. They have scored 19 goals, more than any team in MLS history through the first six games of the season, and given up just five. In summary, LAFC have ripped through teams.

Carlos Vela looks like the early favorite to win MVP. He leads MLS in both goals and assists. He has scored seven goals, while setting up teammates for four more. He has not done it alone though, Diego Rossi is second in the league in goals. Following his hat-trick last week, Rossi has six of his own. Walker Zimmerman, Mark-Anthony Kaye, and Latif Blessing have also started the season well. Blessing especially has undergone a transformation this season and is playing as a two-way central midfielder. He is excelling in the new role and is tied for third in MLS with 4.3 tackles per game.

This weekend LAFC host expansion side FC Cincinnati. FC Cincinnati have had a good start to their own campaign, at least for an expansion team. They have eight points through six matches, winning two, drawing two, and losing two. They have the same record both on the road, and at home. Unfortunately, they are bound to lose this weekend, because LAFC are miles ahead of them.

LAFC face FC Cincinnati at home Saturday night at 10:30 PM EST

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