LAFC have been known for many of their attacking talents in their MLS history, but their defensive play and clinical finishing are the keys to start 2025. After opening the season with a 1–0 win over Minnesota United,

The 33-year-old fullback entered the match on the left side in the 61st minute when LAFC made a series of changes, including to its formation, adjusting from a 5-2-3 to a 4-3-3 to make space and find a goal against New York, which kept the Black & Gold quiet through much of the first hour.

Ryan Hollingshead scored a goal in the 86th minute to help Los Angeles FC beat New York City FC 1-0 on Saturday night. On the counter-attack, Hollingshead ran onto a loose ball after a failed clearance attempt by NYCFC and blasted a one-touch shot from the right-center of the box to give Los Angeles a 1-0 lead.

For just the third time ever, New York City FC are playing the visitor to LAFC at BMO Stadium as two of the biggest clubs in MLS clash on Matchday 2.

The Black & Gold have yet to beat NYCFC, which they haven’t played in five years going into Saturday night’s game at BMO Stadium.