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 targets have been one of many driving forces behind the Black and Gold this season, he could also be getting some adorned 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 guide the road however that void could possibly be crammed. Giroud agreed to affix LAFC on a free switch on the finish of April from Milan however wasn’t in a position to really be part of the workforce till the start of August following the tip of the European season and Euros with France.

Now, he’ll be obtainable for choice. Head coach Steve Cherundolo was to the purpose when requested about Giroud’s standing for the match saying, “Olivier will likely be obtainable [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 below are our storylines, how one can watch the match and extra:

The best way to watch and odds

• Date: Tuesday, Aug. 13 | Time: 10:30 ET
• Location: BMO Stadium — Los Angeles, Calif.
• Stay 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 successful aspect however the protection can even be vital. San Jose have scored eight targets in Leagues Cup play as far as they’re getting issues again on observe beneath interim coach Ian Russell.

Group: With the present golden boot chief on their aspect in Jeremy Ebobisse, who has 4 targets thus far within the event, San Jose have used the Leagues Cup as a second to overlook their poor MLS kind. 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 seeking to pull off the upset. 

Prediction

Regardless of San Jose’s good kind 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