LAFC2 secured an MLS NEXT Pro playoff berth with a 5–1 win over Sporting KC II on Sept. 13 in Kansas City, Missouri. Charlie Kosakoff scored twice as the visitors reached 45 points with one regular-season match remaining.
The confirmed details
Marius Aiyenero opened the scoring in the 15th minute. Kosakoff doubled the lead six minutes later, and Tommy Mihalić made it 3–0 before halftime.
Tega Ikoba scored for Sporting KC II in the 53rd minute. Kosakoff added his second goal in the 81st, and Sebastian Nava completed the scoring three minutes later.
CSB Take
LAFC2 built an early cushion and answered the home side’s goal with two late finishes. The four-goal margin settled qualification before the final regular-season match.
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