MLS Decision Day 2019: LAFC Lead the Way Ahead of the Playoffs
**This article was first posted on the Redbrick website** Sport Reporter Jake Davies recaps the final day of the MLS regular season and previews the upcoming playoffs The regular season of Major League Soccer 2019 reached its climax last weekend with Decision Day – the final day of the league series. Los Angeles FC had already sealed the Supporters Shield, awarded to the team with the best record in the league, but the dominant side went on to break records on Sunday. Their 3-1 victory over Colorado Rapids ensured they finished with the most goals in a season with 85, and the most points in MLS history with 72. LAFC have been hailed by many as the best team to emerge since the founding of American soccer, and a crucial factor in their success is the league’s top scorer, Carlos Vela. The Mexican netted a hat-trick in Sunday’s win to smash the MLS record for most goals in one season with 34 in 31 games, along with 15 assists. Bob Bradley’s men are favourites to go on and win the M...