LOS ANGELES — LAFC is gearing up for the Western Conference Final, hosting the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, with a spot in the coveted MLS Cup on Dec. 9 at stake.

In just their sixth season, LAFC’s strategic investment in homegrown talent is showing remarkable results on the pitch.

Players like Erik Dueñas,19, are central to the club’s future as they push to win back-to-back MLS Cup titles.