BMO Stadium Defeat Ends LAFC Home Run
Los Angeles Football Club fell 3-1 to Minnesota United FC on Sunday night at BMO Stadium, dropping a regular-season home match for just the fourth time across all competitions this year. LAFC enters next weekend holding a 12W-10L-11D record for 47 points, keeping the squad in sixth place in the Western Conference standings.
Joaquín Pereyra Strikes Before the Break
Minnesota United avoided playoff elimination by capitalizing on early scoring chances. Joaquín Pereyra broke the scoreless tie just before the half-hour mark with a volley past goalkeeper Hugo Lloris from the center of the box, marking the visitors’ first shot of the match. Five minutes later, a swift counterattack saw Kelvin Yeboah direct a header into the path of Cherrion Valerius, who volleyed home from 10 yards out to double the lead to 2-0.
Pereyra Seals the Match and Sergio Vásquez Responds Late
Pereyra secured his second goal of the night in the 81st minute, firing a low, left-footed shot from the edge of the box that deflected into the far corner to put the game out of reach at 3-0. Sergio Vásquez put LAFC on the board in the 90th minute by reacting quickest to a deflected cross inside the penalty area, launching an overhead kick that bounced in off the post. That strike marked Vásquez’s first goal in an LAFC uniform since joining the club in late August.
Seattle Sounders Await on MLS Decision Day
The Black & Gold head north on Saturday, November 7, to face the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field for MLS Decision Day. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. PT, with broadcasts available on Apple TV, Coupang Play, and SPOTV for fans in Korea. Local radio listeners can tune in via 710 AM ESPN, the ESPN LA app, KYPA 1230 AM in Korean, and 980 AM La Mera Mera in Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does LAFC sit in the Western Conference standings?
LAFC holds sixth place in the Western Conference with 47 points and a 12W-10L-11D record following Sunday’s result.
Who scored the goals in Sunday night’s match?
Minnesota United’s Joaquín Pereyra scored twice, Cherrion Valerius added a goal, and Sergio Vásquez scored a late overhead kick for LAFC in the 90th minute.
When and where is the regular-season finale?
The club plays its regular-season finale against the Seattle Sounders on Saturday, November 7, at Lumen Field in Seattle.
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