Because the Leagues Cup reaches the spherical of 16, Los Angeles FC will host the San Jose Earthquakes at BMO Stadium as their quest for silverware continues in what could possibly be Olivier Giroud’s membership debut. Whereas Denis Bouanga’s objectives have been one of many driving forces behind the Black and Gold this season, he could also be getting some embellished help alongside him atop the assault if the Frenchman sees the pitch. 

Since Cristian Arango’s departure, LAFC have been looking for a No. 9 to steer the road however that void could possibly be stuffed. Giroud agreed to hitch LAFC on a free switch on the finish of April from Milan however wasn’t in a position to really be a part of the workforce till the start of August following the top of the European season and Euros with France.

Now, he’ll be out there for choice. Head coach Steve Cherundolo was to the purpose when requested about Giroud’s standing for the match saying, “Olivier shall be out there [Tuesday].” Whereas that does not imply that he’ll begin the match after just below two weeks of coaching with the Black and Gold, it does add a way of intrigue to their match.

Listed here are our storylines, how one can watch the match and extra:

Find out how to watch and odds

• Date: Tuesday, Aug. 13 | Time: 10:30 ET
• Location: BMO Stadium — Los Angeles, Calif.
• Dwell stream: MLS Season Cross
• Odds: LAFC -320; Draw +450; San Jose Earthquakes +750

Storylines

LAFC: In each Leagues Cup match that he has featured in, Bouanga has scored or assisted a purpose, so he’ll be turned to but once more to make sure that LAFC are the profitable facet however the protection will even be essential. San Jose have scored eight objectives in Leagues Cup play as far as they’re getting issues again on monitor beneath interim coach Ian Russell.

Staff: With the present golden boot chief on their facet in Jeremy Ebobisse, who has 4 objectives up to now within the event, San Jose have used the Leagues Cup as a second to neglect their poor MLS type. The Quakes are on the backside of the Western Convention however they have not performed prefer it making it to the final 16. On home cash, they are going to come into this match with freedom trying to pull off the upset. 

Prediction

Regardless of San Jose’s good type as of late, the buzzsaw of LAFC will show to be an excessive amount of particularly boosted by Giroud’s availability. Choose: LAFC 3, San Jose 1