Are the MLS Cup vibes back at LAFC ?

Giorgio Chiellini, part of the Black & Gold’s 2022 championship side that also won that year’s Supporters’ Shield, certainly thinks so.

According to the legendary Italian defender, the budding partnership between Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga could carry LAFC to their second league title.

“This special duo could give us a lot of hope for the playoffs,” Chiellini said on This is MLS .

“… I think it could be a monster duo for the league.”

The Son effect

Chiellini, who joined LAFC’s ownership group over the summer, has kept close tabs on the club from his native Italy. The 2020 European Championship winner even watches the action live on MLS Season Pass despite the time difference with Europe.

What he's seen since Son’s league-record

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