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

The German center back played for Iowa Lakes Community College, Marshall University and Rhode Island FC before his first MLS start.

Jeremy Ebobisse delivers in the 78th minute as the Black & Gold edge the Loons 1-0 and hold them to two shots on goal Saturday afternoon at BMO Stadium.

MLS Western Conference foes clash on Saturday as LAFC and Minnesota United take to the pitch to begin the new season of MLS action.

Anders Dreyer scored two goals and San Diego FC had a successful Major League Soccer debut, beating the defending MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy 2-0 on Sunday.

Left wingback Joseph Rosales exited at halftime, a surprise because he was one of the Loons’ best players in 2024 and there were no glaring issues in the first 45 minutes. It remained unclear as to why he came out until Apple TV commentator Taylor Twellman said Anthony Markanich subbed in for tactical reasons.

Los Angeles FC striker Olivier Giroud’s home was the target of a burglary earlier this month. Los Angeles police say they responded Feb. 5 in the afternoon to a report of a window smash at a home in west LA.