Major League Soccer Regular Season - 10
Minnesota United FC 0 - 1 FT Los Angeles FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. Martinez 9'
HT
↓ A. Long ↑R. Porteous 46'
T. Tillman 52'
53' K. Yeboah
↓ S. Eustaquio ↑M. Choiniere 59'
↓ D. Martinez ↑J. Ebobisse 60'
62' ↓ M. Dieng ↑T. Chancalay
63' ↓ J. Rodriguez ↑J. Pereyra
63' ↓ B. Hlongwane ↑K. Duncan
78' ↓ N. Triantis ↑O. Gene
78' ↓ W. Trapp ↑M. Gonzalez
↓ N. Ordaz ↑J. Terry 84'
R. Hollingshead 86'
↓ A. Smolyakov ↑S. Palencia 90'+2
S. Palencia 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Minnesota United FC
Goalkeepers
Drake Callender 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jefferson Díaz 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
77
Passes
10
Duels
Morris Duggan 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Devin Padelford
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
63
Entry
Nectarios Triantis
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Wil Trapp 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
72%
Pass Acc
Anthony Markanich
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
James Rodriguez
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Mamadou Dieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
62
Entry
Kelvin Yeboah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Alec Smir 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kyle Duncan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D.J. Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kieran Chandler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joaquín Pereyra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Owen Gene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Chancalay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Los Angeles FC
Goalkeepers
Hugo Lloris
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Aaron Long
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Nkosi Tafari 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Eddie Segura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ryan Hollingshead
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stephen Eustaquio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Timothy Tillman 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
Artem Smoliakov 
NPC
92
Minutes
92
Minutes
16%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Forwards
David Martínez Morales 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Nathan Ordaz
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Denis Bouanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Cabral Carter
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ryan Porteous
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Sergi Palencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathieu Choinière
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jude Terry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Raposo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Ebobisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Boyd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Shaffelburg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2025 | Minnesota United FC | 0 - 1 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 02/22/2025 | Los Angeles FC | 1 - 0 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | Banc of California Stadium |
| 05/30/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 2 - 0 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 03/17/2024 | Minnesota United FC | 2 - 0 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 10/05/2023 | Los Angeles FC | 5 - 1 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 07/16/2023 | Minnesota United FC | 1 - 1 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 09/14/2022 | Minnesota United FC | 1 - 1 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 05/02/2022 | Los Angeles FC | 2 - 0 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | Banc of California Stadium |
| 10/24/2021 | Minnesota United FC | 1 - 1 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 07/29/2021 | Los Angeles FC | 2 - 2 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | Banc of California Stadium |
07/17/2025
02/22/2025
05/30/2024
03/17/2024
10/05/2023
07/16/2023
09/14/2022
05/02/2022
10/24/2021
07/29/2021
Minnesota United FC Win
Los Angeles FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +16
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +15
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +22
P: 15 GD: +19
P: 14 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: -12
P: 14 GD: -22
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
LAFC Survive Loons' Siege at Allianz Field
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. A relentless attacking display from the hosts yielded nothing against a resolute Los Angeles side that stole the points with surgical efficiency.
The Early Ambush
The complexion of this contest changed almost immediately. Los Angeles FC arrived with a clear game plan and executed it with ruthless precision. Just nine minutes in, D. Martinez found the back of the net, destroying the pre-match Balance and plunging Allianz Field into a stunned silence. From that moment, the visitors completely abandoned the ball, daring the hosts to break them down. It was a classic smash-and-grab setup that put the onus entirely on the home side to find a creative spark against a reinforced defensive block.
A Frustrating Monologue
What followed was an absolute bombardment. Minnesota United FC dominated possession at 61 percent and peppered the visitors' goal. James Rodriguez was the primary architect of this siege, pulling the strings and delivering five key passes to unlock the low block. The Intensity dialled up as the shot count exploded to 22. Yet, for all their territorial control and 10 corners, they lacked the final killer touch. At the other end, Nkosi Tafari was an absolute colossus for the away side, putting in a man-of-the-match performance to repel wave after wave of attacks.
Stalemate in the Final Third
The hosts simply ran out of ideas. Despite generating 1.84 expected goals, Minnesota could only direct four shots on target. LAFC were content to absorb the pressure, occasionally using Timothy Tillman to transition and relieve the defensive burden. This 1-0 away victory forces a significant shift in the standings, as Los Angeles leapfrogs Minnesota on goal difference with both clubs now sitting on 14 points. The result underscores a harsh truth for the home fans: dominating the ball means little if you cannot put it in the net.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Minnesota United FC's season?
The defeat snaps an impressive four-game winning streak. While they remain competitive on 14 points, their inability to convert heavy dominance into goals will worry the technical staff.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Western Conference Heavyweights Collide
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. With a narrow two-point gap separating these sides, this clash is a definitive acid test for their top-four ambitions.
The Setup
Stepping onto the turf at Allianz Field this April 25, 2026, both Minnesota United FC and Los Angeles FC know exactly what is on the line. The visitors sit third and boast a terrifying plus-thirteen goal difference, while the hosts are clinging to sixth place despite early defensive struggles. A flawless Balance rating underlines just how evenly matched this contest is on paper. While the overall Stakes are moderate this early in the campaign, dropping points to a direct conference rival adds massive pressure. Both sides bring respectable Form into this fixture, but the true spectacle lies in a Stars rating that is absolutely off the charts.
Key Battle
The duel between primary creators will dictate the tempo. Minnesota will look to Tomás Chancalay, who has already pulled the strings with a hat-trick of assists this term. Meanwhile, LAFC counters with global icon Heung-min Son, whose four assists prove his elite playmaking ability remains untouched. Whichever defense manages to silence the opposition's creative hub will walk away with the points.
Our Prediction
LAFC takes this one 2-1. Despite the hosts fighting hard in front of their home crowd, the away side's ruthlessness in the final third will simply overwhelm a Minnesota backline that has shown distinct vulnerabilities this season.