The Hero We Needed. There was so much on the line for this one. Pride, $10M, and of course, a ticket to the Club World Cup. One of the most historic sides in Mexico vs an MLS club currently writing the glorious pages of its early history. This one will be up there forever. The time LAFC knocked down a giant and qualified to the inaugural expanded CWC. Last-minute equalizer and extra time winner included. Despite playing at home, the hostile atmosphere by the renowned Club America supporters threatened to stifle LAFC. Their fervent chants and imposing sea of yellow engulfed the whole occasion. But there he was. Denis Bouanga. The hero of the night, ready to shoulder the burden, just like countless times before. His 80th goal for the club, rifled in at the 115th minute, might turn out to be one of the biggest in his career. Can’t wait for the sequels to drop in two weeks. Bring on Chelsea, Espérance de Tunis, and Flamengo. There’s another American team ready to plant the flag. 📸: jor...