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LAFC Ends Winless Run With 2-0 Victory Over Red Bull New York
LOS ANGELES — LAFC returned to the win column Wednesday night, defeating Red Bull New York 2-0 at BMO Stadium behind goals from 17-year-old Jude Terry and newcomer Armindo Sieb. After going six consecutive MLS matches without a victory, the Black & Gold entered the night looking to regain momentum during the final stretch of the regular season. LAFC controlled much of the match and limited New York’s opportunities while creating consistent pressure in the attacking third. The
Peter Zhan
Sep 92 min read
MLS
LAFC Ends Winless Run With 2-0 Victory Over Red Bull New York
LOS ANGELES — LAFC returned to the win column Wednesday night, defeating Red Bull New York 2-0 at BMO Stadium behind goals from 17-year-old Jude Terry and newcomer Armindo Sieb. After going six consecutive MLS matches without a victory, the Black & Gold entered the night looking to regain momentum during the final stretch of the regular season. LAFC controlled much of the match and limited New York’s opportunities while creating consistent pressure in the attacking third. The
Peter Zhan
Sep 92 min read
LAFC Controls the Match but Fails to Finish in 1–1 Draw Against Portland
LOS ANGELES — LAFC dominated much of Saturday’s match against the Portland Timbers, but once again showed a major weakness in their ability to finish chances and close out games, settling for a 1–1 draw at BMO Stadium. Portland struck first in the 4th minute through D. Da Costa, forcing LAFC to chase the match almost from the opening whistle. After that, the Black & Gold took control, finishing with 58.1% possession, 33 shots, 11 shots on goal and 12 corners. Portland, by com
Mick Xu
Aug 282 min read
LAFC Set for Southern California Showdown Against San Diego FC
LOS ANGELES — LAFC returns to BMO Stadium this weekend for a highly anticipated Southern California matchup against San Diego FC, one of the newest rivalries in Major League Soccer. The two clubs have already produced entertaining battles this season, including a 2-2 draw at Snapdragon Stadium earlier this year. Fresh off an impressive Leagues Cup victory over Toluca, LAFC enters the match with momentum and confidence. The Black & Gold have continued to demonstrate their abil
Peter Zhan
Aug 172 min read
LAFC Stuns Toluca with Dramatic Stoppage-Time Winner in Leagues Cup
LOS ANGELES — LAFC earned a dramatic and hard-fought 1-0 victory over Liga MX powerhouse Toluca on Saturday night, with defender Eddie Segura scoring deep into stoppage time to secure three crucial points in Leagues Cup play. Facing one of Mexico’s top clubs, LAFC produced a disciplined defensive performance throughout the evening. While Toluca enjoyed stretches of possession and looked dangerous in transition, the Black & Gold remained organized at the back and limited the v
Peter Zhan
Aug 102 min read
LAFC Opens Leagues Cup Campaign With Shootout Win Over Chivas
LOS ANGELES — LAFC opened its 2026 Leagues Cup campaign with a dramatic result at BMO Stadium, defeating Chivas de Guadalajara 5-4 in a penalty shootout after the two sides finished regulation tied 1-1. Photo: Dylan Berkman / Sideline Frames Media The matchup brought together two of North America’s most recognizable clubs and produced an energetic atmosphere in Los Angeles. From the opening whistle, both teams looked willing to attack, creating an open first half with opportu
Peter Zhan
Aug 102 min read
Austin FC Shut Out at Home in Loss to Houston Dynamo
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin FC was unable to turn possession into goals Saturday night, falling 2-0 to Houston Dynamo FC at Q2 Stadium in a disappointing home result. The Verde & Black controlled stretches of the match and spent time pushing Houston toward its own penalty area, but clear scoring opportunities were difficult to find. The Dynamo stayed compact without the ball, closed passing lanes through the middle and forced Austin to rely on crosses and shots from less dangerous
Peter Zhan
Jul 272 min read
Houston Dynamo Earn Valuable Road Victory Over Austin FC
AUSTIN, Texas — Houston Dynamo FC earned an important three points Saturday night, defeating Austin FC 2-0 at Q2 Stadium to continue its strong run of form in the Western Conference. Photo: Stephanie SmithCollins / Sideline Frames Media Houston entered the match looking to build momentum after recent positive performances, and the Dynamo delivered a disciplined display on both sides of the ball. From the opening whistle, Houston remained organized defensively while creating d
Peter Zhan
Jul 272 min read
Portland Timbers Dominate Seattle Sounders in Cascadia Derby
SEATTLE — The Portland Timbers returned from the FIFA World Cup break in dominant fashion, defeating longtime rivals Seattle Sounders FC 5-1 Thursday night at Lumen Field in the first Cascadia Cup matchup of the 2026 MLS season. Photo: Andrew Sanchez / Sideline Frames Media The rivalry match marked the first league game for both clubs since the extended World Cup break, and Portland wasted little time taking control. Kevin Kelsy opened the scoring in the 19th minute, giving t
Eric Liu
Jul 162 min read
Late Equalizer Earns D.C. United Point Against Houston Dynamo
HOUSTON — Houston Dynamo FC was minutes away from opening the second half of its MLS season with a victory, but a late equalizer from D.C. United forced the hosts to settle for a 1-1 draw Wednesday night at Shell Energy Stadium. Houston controlled possession for much of the evening and looked comfortable after Héctor Herrera opened the scoring just before halftime. The Dynamo continued to dictate the pace after the break, creating several opportunities to double their advanta
Eric Liu
Jul 152 min read
LAFC Defeats El Salvador in Friendly at BMO Stadium
LOS ANGELES — LAFC returned to the field Sunday afternoon with a 3-0 friendly win over the El Salvador National Team at BMO Stadium. The match gave LAFC its first game action since the start of the MLS break in late May, and the Black & Gold used the opportunity to build rhythm in front of their home crowd. Against an international opponent, LAFC controlled the match, created chances and finished with a clean sheet. Photo: Siddesh Bhongirwar / Sideline Frames Media Mark Delga
Eric Liu
Jul 62 min read
NWSL
Angel City FC Set to Host Denver Summit FC in Friday Night NWSL Matchup
Angel City FC returns home on Friday, September 11, as the club welcomes Denver Summit FC to BMO Stadium for a late-season NWSL matchup. With the regular season entering an increasingly important stretch, both teams will be looking to collect valuable points and build momentum heading into the final weeks of the campaign. Photo: Dylan Berkman / Sideline Frames Media For Angel City, Friday night provides another opportunity to take advantage of playing in front of its home sup
Eric Liu
Sep 82 min read
Match Preview: Angel City FC Looks to Bounce Back Against Kansas City Current
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Angel City FC heads to CPKC Stadium this weekend for one of its toughest road tests of the season as it takes on the Kansas City Current. After a narrow 2-1 defeat to Racing Louisville FC, Angel City enters the match looking to quickly return to the win column. Despite the result, the club controlled possession for much of the match and created several dangerous scoring opportunities, showing positive signs heading into a difficult matchup against one of th
Peter Zhan
Aug 12 min read
Sveindís Jónsdóttir Becoming a Key Piece of Angel City’s Attack
LOS ANGELES — Since arriving at Angel City FC, Sveindís Jónsdóttir has quickly established herself as one of the club’s most dangerous attacking players. The Iceland international has brought pace, physicality and creativity to Angel City’s front line, giving the club another reliable scoring threat. Whether attacking in transition, taking on defenders one-on-one or making dangerous runs into the penalty area, Jónsdóttir has consistently demonstrated the qualities that made h
Peter Zhan
Jul 302 min read
Racing Louisville Claims Impressive Road Win Over Angel City FC
LOS ANGELES — Racing Louisville FC earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Angel City FC on Sunday night at BMO Stadium, delivering one of its most complete performances of the season and securing three valuable points away from home. Facing an Angel City side that entered the match riding a three-game winning streak, Racing Louisville remained composed from the opening whistle. The visitors were disciplined defensively, stayed organized without the ball and made the most of th
Peter Zhan
Jul 292 min read
Angel City FC Falls Short Against Racing Louisville at Home
LOS ANGELES — Angel City FC saw its three-match winning streak come to an end Sunday evening, falling 2-1 to Racing Louisville FC at BMO Stadium despite controlling much of the match. Photo: Dylan Berkman / Sideline Frames Media Coming into the contest with momentum, Angel City looked to extend its unbeaten run in front of the home supporters. The hosts enjoyed the majority of possession from the opening whistle and consistently pushed into the attacking third, but Racing Lou
Peter Zhan
Jul 262 min read
Reign FC Falls in Heartbreaking Late Collapse Against Gotham FC
NEW YORK — Reign FC came within minutes of securing a valuable road victory Saturday afternoon before Gotham FC scored three late goals to complete a dramatic 3-2 comeback at Icahn Stadium. The visitors made an excellent start despite a lengthy weather delay before kickoff. Reign remained composed from the opening whistle and capitalized on its early opportunities to seize control of the match. Photo: Ryutaro Ihara / Sideline Frames Media Mia Fishel opened the scoring from th
Peter Zhan
Jul 192 min read
Gotham FC Stuns Reign FC With Dramatic Late Comeback
NEW YORK — Gotham FC produced one of its most memorable finishes in club history Saturday afternoon, rallying from a two-goal deficit to defeat Seattle Reign FC 3-2 at Icahn Stadium. Photo: Ryutaro Ihara / Sideline Frames Media After a weather delay pushed kickoff back more than two hours, Seattle wasted little time taking control. Mia Fishel converted a penalty in the 14th minute before Maddie Mercado doubled the visitors’ lead eight minutes later, giving Reign FC a 2-0 adva
Eric Liu
Jul 182 min read
Angel City FC Set to Host North Carolina Courage on Sunday
LOS ANGELES — Angel City FC will return to BMO Stadium on Sunday for a regular-season NWSL matchup against the North Carolina Courage, looking to build momentum at home and sharpen its attack against one of the league’s more organized sides. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. PT. Angel City enters the match looking to build consistency at home after a demanding stretch of the NWSL season. The club will need a strong performance from its midfield, especially from Nealy Martin,
Eric Liu
May 291 min read
Angel City FC Looks for Consistency After Southern California Matchup
LOS ANGELES — Angel City FC continued its NWSL campaign in a Southern California matchup against San Diego Wave FC, facing another test in a competitive stretch of the season. Playing in front of its home crowd, Angel City looked to establish rhythm early, move the ball through the midfield, and create attacking opportunities against a familiar regional opponent. Angel City showed moments of pressure throughout the match, especially when the team was able to move the ball wid
Eric Liu
May 152 min read
Angel City Falls 2-1 to San Diego Wave
LOS ANGELES — Angel City FC fell 2-1 to San Diego Wave FC on Saturday at BMO Stadium, dropping a close Southern California matchup after a late second-half goal from rookie defender Mimi Van Zanten. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media After a scoreless first half, San Diego opened the scoring in the 49th minute when Dudinha found the back of the net to give the Wave a 1-0 lead. Angel City responded quickly, with defender Emily Sams scoring in the 54th minute to bring th
Eric Liu
May 101 min read
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