LAFC’s winning streak continues, with two wins and a draw in three games against America. It has been a fiercely competitive contest, with the Copa team proving the adage, “If you can’t beat them, join them.”
RODRIGUEZ’S FUTURE
What the future holds for Uruguayan winger Brian Rodríguez has been uncertain in recent weeks, with reports suggesting he may be on his way out.
INTER MIAMI ATTACKER
According to ESPN, Inter Miami is showing strong interest in bringing the attacker back to Major League Soccer. Rodriguez has been a key player in America’s team and fans are not deterred by his potential departure.
CLUB FINALIST
Rodriguez reflected on Club America’s recent disappointment in the Liga MX final and stressed the importance of the CWC opportunity.
Rodriguez Said
We didn’t win the title four times. It was a huge disappointment—we were so close to making history,” Rodriguez said. “Now we have a chance to come back. This match is very important. We’ve been given the chance to play it, and for us it means as much as the Liga MX final.
Herrera Had To Be Ejected
América was winning 1-0 with some level of dominance at halftime; however, on the way to the locker room, an altercation broke out where Herrera got into a fight with LAFC assistant Ante Razov, which led to him being ejected and having to watch the rest of the game in the stands.
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Rodriguez currently earns around $1.5 million per season at Club América. However, Inter Miami could reportedly offer him up to $4.5 million, which matches the salaries of recently signed players like Marcelo Weigandt and Federico Redondo.