Difficult roster decisions await LAFC as it sorts out player contracts

Eventual MLS Cup champion LAFC celebrates after a win over Austin FC in the Western Conference final on Oct. 30 at Banc of California Stadium. John Thorrington hadn’t even finished washing the champagne out of his hair after last Saturday’s MLS Cup victory celebration before LAFC’s general manager was forced to turn his attention to next season. “We are going to let this year’s achievements sink in, but it makes us no less ambitious,” said Thorrington, who built LAFC’s title-winning team. Voices Hernández: LAFC’s first title comes in greatest MLS Cup final, full of twists and turns LAFC secured its first league crown with a victory over the Philadelphia Union on penalty kicks Saturday in the greatest of the 27 MLS Cup finals. “Things can change, but he’s under contract for next season.” Thorrington said Crepeau, who left the field on a cart after breaking his leg late in the MLS Cup final, had successful surgery but is expected to be out at least the first few months of the 2023 season.