LAFC, Union Prepare for Titanic MLS Cup Final Pitting Best vs. Best

LAFC, Union Prepare for Titanic MLS Cup Final Pitting Best vs. Best
LAFC forward Cristian Arango (9) takes a shot on goal in the second half against D.C. United at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, on Aug. 16, 2022. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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LOS ANGELES—The best of the best in Major League Soccer will get the rare opportunity to settle their differences on the field in the MLS Cup final Saturday afternoon when Los Angeles FC play host to the Philadelphia Union.

LAFC and the Union were tied for most points in the regular season at 67, although it was LAFC who won the Supporters’ Shield for best regular-season record based on their league-best 21 wins. The Union won 19 games.