L.Male Angeles FC (LAFC) I found an unlikely hero before gareth bale and goalie John McCarthy during 2022 MLS Cup final victory over Philadelphia Union It takes place on Saturday at Bank of California Stadium.
McCarthy, 30, MLS Cup MVP After blocking some penalties.
In the penalty shootout, Bale headed the ball past the Union goalkeeper. James Blake The final minutes of extra time.
Both Bale and McCarthy are used to clutching in moments of pressure.
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John McCarthy played for the Philadelphia Union
McCarthy played for his hometown club Union from 2015 to 2018.
His most spectacular moment was when the Philadelphia club US Open Cup Final.
Despite losing the final on penalties a few games earlier, McCarthy’s penalty shootout heroism kept the team in the tournament, blocking three shots from the spot.
McCarthy and Bale have barely played for LAFC, but will forever be etched in franchise history after their brief but important performance in the MLS Cup final.
Both players were on the field in the second half of extra time and Bale was substituted. Carlos Veraand McCarthy take over the goalkeeper position Maxim Crepeausuffered a bad injury and was sent off on the same play.
