Jeremy Ebobisse wanted to make a good first impression in his LAFC debut against Minnesota United. Job done.
After joining LAFC in the offseason, the MLS journeyman instantly worked his way into supporters' hearts, smashing home a curling strike in the 78th minute to secure the hosts' season-opening 1–0 victory.
Steve Cherundolo's team didn’t start the match in exceptional form, allowing Minnesota to get into the game early. A poor turnover allowed Loons’ Designated Player Kelvin Yeboah to beat Hugo Lloris and send a ball off the post.
It was a concerning start after a disappointing midweek 2–1 Concacaf Champions Cup loss to the Colorado Rapids.
Yet they settled in, getting used to Ebobisse and the new talents throughout their lineup. It took over an hour to beat Canadian international goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair.
“I am not the coach who's going to sit here and say possession is great if we don't score any goals; the point of possessing the ball is to be dangerous and to create chances and to score,” Cherundolo said, with LAFC having 64% possession.
“If we can create more chances with that amount of possession, I think that's our next step, but that's a progression with this team without conceding silly counterattacks," he continued.
