Major League Soccer Regular season

Los Angeles FC 2 - 0 FT St. Louis City

BMO Stadium

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Verdict Futmetrix
27
FT
dim. 15 mars
English
Los Angeles FC
2-0
St. Louis City
⚡ Intensité 26
⚖️ Équilibre 13
🏆 Enjeu 50
🎲 Surprise 0
Late Choinière double buries St. Louis.

Ruthless LAFC Punish Wasteful St. Louis

À éviter Score Futmetrix: 27/100. M. Choiniere's late double delivered a harsh lesson in finishing, leaving St. Louis City with a steep climb ahead in the second leg.

Opening Act

BMO Stadium witnessed a tense and physical opening exchange. St. Louis City arrived with clear intent, shrugging off their underdog status on the road. The visitors controlled possession at 55 percent, moving the ball with purpose and generating genuine pressure. High Intensity defined this early phase. A combined 34 shots were attempted throughout the match, turning the pitch into a busy battleground. St. Louis pushed hard, racking up 18 of those attempts and leaning heavily on their set-piece execution. With 14 combined corners, the visitors kept asking questions of the Los Angeles backline. João Klauss and the St. Louis attack found spaces, but their final touch constantly deserted them. They had the ball, they had the territory, but they completely lacked the killer instinct needed in elimination games.

The Pivot

The match hung in the Balance for over an hour. St. Louis accumulated a respectable 1.15 expected goals, yet their dominance never materialized on the scoreboard. They failed to convert pressure into points. Then, the script flipped in a devastating eight-minute window. Los Angeles FC absorbed the pressure and countered with lethal precision. In the 73rd minute, Mathieu Choinière broke the deadlock, finding the back of the net to shatter the visitors' momentum. Before St. Louis could properly regroup, Choinière struck again at the 81-minute mark to complete his hero brace. That second goal was a genuine gut punch. It shifted the entire dynamic of this two-leg tie, transforming a frustrating home stalemate into a masterclass in opportunistic finishing against the run of play.

Resolution

This 2-0 finish secures a massive advantage for the hosts. With these knockout Stakes, LAFC heads into the May 14th return leg firmly in the driver's seat. Ryan Porteous anchored the defense with an outstanding Man of the Match performance. He led a backline that absorbed endless St. Louis pressure, blocked key shots, and ultimately secured a vital clean sheet. St. Louis now faces an incredibly steep uphill battle when they return home for the second leg. They played well enough between the boxes, but football is decided inside them. Los Angeles FC capitalized on their few clear chances, proving exactly why they sit at the top of the table. The visitors need a dramatic turnaround in May to keep their season alive.

Key Questions

What made Mathieu Choinière the Man of the Match?

His clinical finishing changed the game. Choinière scored a decisive late brace in an eight-minute window, turning a tense stalemate into a commanding first-leg victory.

Qu'est-ce que le Futmetrix Score ?

Le Futmetrix Score est notre verdict de 0 a 100 sur le spectacle d'un match. On regarde l'intensite, l'equilibre, les enjeux et les stars pour vous dire si ca vaut le coup.

Statistiques du Match

Possession
45%
55%
Los Angeles FC 45%
St. Louis City 55%
Tirs
16
18
Los Angeles FC 16
St. Louis City 18
Tirs Cadrés
5
4
Los Angeles FC 5
St. Louis City 4
Buts Attendus (xG)
0.82
1.15
Los Angeles FC 0.82
St. Louis City 1.15
Passes
441
530
Los Angeles FC 441
St. Louis City 530
Précision Passes
86%
87%
Los Angeles FC 86%
St. Louis City 87%
Corners
5
9
Los Angeles FC 5
St. Louis City 9
Fautes
12
9
Los Angeles FC 12
St. Louis City 9
Cartons Jaunes
0
0
Los Angeles FC 0
St. Louis City 0
Cartons Rouges
0
0
Los Angeles FC 0
St. Louis City 0

Événements du Match

HT
46' 🔄 D. Martinez T. Boyd
46' 🔄 M. Delgado T. Tillman
C. Teuchert S. Cordova 🔄 46'
71' 🔄 Son Heung-Min A. Boudri
73' M. Choiniere
S. Becher B. McSorley 🔄 77'
81' M. Choiniere
Rafael Santos S. Jeong 🔄 82'
D. Edelman Celio Pompeu 🔄 82'
86' 🔄 D. Bouanga J. Terry
88' 🔄 R. Raposo R. Hollingshead
C. Wallem M. Joyner 🔄 90'+1
FT

Cartes des Joueurs

Notre avis sur chaque joueur de ce match

Los Angeles FC

Gardiens
H. Lloris
MAGNET
AIMANT
19
Activité
19
Activité
19
Passes
0
Duels
Défenseurs
R. Raposo
NPC
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
24%
Préc. Passe
6.9
Note
R. Porteous
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
Nkosi Tafari
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
E. Segura
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
Milieux
M. Choiniere
CLOSER
FINISSEUR
1
Buts Tardifs
1
Buts Tardifs
0
Passes D. Tardives
75
Minute
M. Delgado
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
45
Min. Totales
46
Entrée
D. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
45
Min. Totales
46
Entrée
Son Heung-Min
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
71
Min. Totales
71
Entrée
D. Bouanga
STORMTROOPER
TIREUR FOU
3
Tirs
3
Tirs
0
Buts
1
Cadrés
Attaquants
N. Ordaz
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
BANC
T. Hasal
SPECTATOR
SPECTATEUR
0
Arrêts
0
Arrêts
0
Encaissés
0
Minutes
S. Palencia
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
R. Hollingshead
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
10
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
K. Nielsen
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
A. Smolyakov
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
T. Tillman
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
45
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
A. Boudri
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
19
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
J. Terry
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
12
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
T. Boyd
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
45
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée

St. Louis City

Gardiens
R. Burki
MAGNET
AIMANT
20
Activité
20
Activité
20
Passes
0
Duels
Défenseurs
J. Orozco
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
T. Baumgartl
SHIELD
BOUCLIER
3
Contres
3
Contres
1
Interceptions
0
Tacles
D. Polvara
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
Milieux
Rafael Santos
👻 Invisible Rien à signaler
C. Wallem
NPC
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
29%
Préc. Passe
6.2
Note
D. Edelman
SHIELD
BOUCLIER
3
Contres
3
Contres
0
Interceptions
2
Tacles
C. Durkin
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
Attaquants
M. Hartel
MAGNET
AIMANT
54
Activité
54
Activité
51
Passes
3
Duels
C. Teuchert
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
45
Min. Totales
46
Entrée
S. Becher
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fautes Subies
4
Fautes Subies
6
Duels Gagnés
0
Pénaltys Obtenus
BANC
B. Lundt
SPECTATOR
SPECTATEUR
0
Arrêts
0
Arrêts
0
Encaissés
0
Minutes
L. MacNaughton
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
M. Mbacke
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
M. Perez
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
Celio Pompeu
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
8
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
M. Joyner
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
1
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
S. Cordova
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
45
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
S. Jeong
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
8
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
B. McSorley
LATE SHIFT
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
13
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée

Confrontations

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
28/09/2025 St. Louis City 0 - 3 Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer Energizer Park
27/04/2025 Los Angeles FC 2 - 2 St. Louis City Major League Soccer Banc of California Stadium
03/10/2024 Los Angeles FC 1 - 0 St. Louis City Major League Soccer BMO Stadium
16/05/2024 St. Louis City 0 - 2 Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer CITYPARK
21/09/2023 St. Louis City 0 - 0 Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer CITYPARK
13/07/2023 Los Angeles FC 3 - 0 St. Louis City Major League Soccer BMO Stadium
28/09/2025
Major League Soccer Energizer Park
27/04/2025
Major League Soccer Banc of California Stadium
03/10/2024
Major League Soccer BMO Stadium
16/05/2024
Major League Soccer CITYPARK
21/09/2023
Major League Soccer CITYPARK
13/07/2023
Major League Soccer BMO Stadium
Los Angeles FC Win
St. Louis City Win
Draw