The Cinderella run continues for Los Angeles FC 2 after they knocked off the number one seed in the West, Austin FC II, with a stoppage-time goal to punch their ticket to the Western Conference Final.
Now, they’ll face archrivals Ventura County FC with a spot in the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Cup Final on the line.
The stakes have never been higher between the Western Conference rivals, with one win separating them from a chance to play for the MLS NEXT Pro Cup.
LAFC 2 will travel to Dignity Health Sports Park on Friday, October 30, at 10 PM ET, looking to continue their historic postseason run and capture their first-ever Western Conference title.
Season series
LAFC 2 and Ventura County FC met three times during the 2026 regular season, with the Black & Gold earning their lone victory back on May 16.
Historically, the matchup has favored LAFC2, who have won six of the 12 meetings between the two sides since 2024.
Player spotlight
Jude Terry continues to showcase his quality in the middle of the field, once again creating dangerous opportunities for his LAFC2 teammates in their last playoff victory against Portland.
His midfield partner, Sebastian Nava, delivered when it mattered most against Timbers2, scoring the stoppage-time winner to send LAFC2 through to the Western Conference Final.
Eighteen-year-old DeCarlo Guerra also made his presence felt once again, recording four tackles and six defensive contributions.
