LAFC forward Adama Diomande has entered Major League Soccer’s substance abuse and behavioral health program. MLS announced Diomande’s voluntary decision on Friday and the 29-year-old won’t play for LAFC at least until the program’s doctors complete their evaluation and he is cleared by program officials. LA Times reporter Kevin Baxter, who covers the team, tweeted that Diomande was OK and that the move was not related to substance abuse or personal health, he just needed time to deal with some “personal issues.” The Norwegian scorer has eight goals and seven assists in 25 appearances this season, including 15 starts. […]

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