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Teenager David Martínez scores equalizer in LAFC's 1-1 draw with Austin
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teenager David Martínez scored early in the second half to help Los Angeles FC rally for a 1-1 draw with Austin FC on Wednesday night. Austin (9-12-8) took a 1-0 lead into halftime when Jáder Obrian used the first career assist from Osman Bukari to score in the...
Juan “Cucho” Hernández sparks Crew to 2-0 victory over Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — Juan “Cucho” Hernández had a goal and an assist after subbing in to begin the second half, sparking the Columbus Crew to a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC on Wednesday night. Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte finished with three saves to earn his 12th clean sheet of the...
Jackson Ragen and Paul Rothrock each score a goal as Sounders beat Sporting KC 2-0
SEATTLE (AP) — Jackson Ragen and Paul Rothrock each scored a goal Sunday to help the Seattle Sounders beat Sporting Kansas City 2-0. The Sounders have won back-to-back games and three of four since returning from the Leagues Cup break. Seattle, which is 9-1-2 in its last 12 games,...
LA Galaxy score 4 goals in the second half to roar past LAFC 4-2 in an El Tráfico rivalry matchup
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Dejan Joveljic scored two of the LA Galaxy's four goals in the second half as they rallied from a two-goal halftime deficit for a 4-2 victory over Los Angeles FC in another thrilling edition of the El Tráfico rivalry Saturday night. Joveljic put the Galaxy...
Former MLS MVP Carlos Vela is finalizing a deal to return to the club, an AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles FC is finalizing a deal to re-sign former Major League Soccer MVP Carlos Vela for the playoff push, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday night because the deal hasn't...
Pochettino says US men's players should aspire to achieve like American women
NEW YORK (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino views the U.S. women's team as the example for his men. “I think that is going to be our inspiration,” he said. “That is the objective to match.” Pochettino held a 48-minute introductory news conference Friday, three days...
LAFC's Hugo Lloris, Dynamo's Steve Clark stellar in scoreless draw
HOUSTON (AP) — Hugo Lloris saved four shots for Los Angeles FC and Steve Clark had two saves for the Houston Dynamo in a scoreless draw on Saturday night. Lloris notched his 10th clean sheet of the season, tying him with Patrick Schulte of the Columbus Crew for the league lead. ...
Magic Johnson buys a stake in the NWSL's Washington Spirit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Magic Johnson has bought an ownership stake in the National Women’s Soccer League’s Washington Spirit, the basketball great-turned entrepreneur's latest addition to his professional sports team portfolio. The team announced Thursday that Johnson has joined the...
Ponce, Ennali each score first MLS goal, Dynamo beat LAFC 2-0
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ezequiel Ponce and Lawrence Ennali each scored their first MLS goal, Steve Clark had six saves and the Houston Dynamo beat Los Angeles FC 2-0 Saturday night. Ponce, a 27-year-old Designated Player, and the 22-year-old Ennali were acquired by Houston (11-8-7) in...
Olivier Giroud makes Los Angeles FC debut as a substitute during Leagues Cup match
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olivier Giroud made his Los Angeles FC debut Tuesday night during a Leagues Cup Round of 16 match against the San Jose Earthquakes. The 37-year-old French striker came on as a substitute in the 71st minute of LAFC's 4-1 victory. He had a chance inside the box in...
