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. LAFC won at home to open their season last Saturday,

Los Angeles FC midfielder Ryan Hollingshead reacts after scoring the only and winning goal against the New York City FC during the second half of an MLS match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Los Angeles FC won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

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.

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,

LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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.