Major League Soccer Gameweek 30
New York City FC 1 - 1 FT Los Angeles FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
28' Hannes Wolf
44' Aiden O'Neill
Leo Walta 45'+1
HT
54' Agustin Ojeda
↓ Igor Jesus ↑Mathieu Choinière 58'
59' Andrés Perea (Nicolás Fernández Mercau)
↓ Ryan Hollingshead ↑Sergi Palencia 66'
↓ Jacob Shaffelburg ↑Armindo Sieb 66'
68' ↓ Agustin Ojeda ↑Talles Magno
68' ↓ Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos ↑Bénie Adama Traoré
↓ Aaron Long ↑Ryan Porteous 85'
↓ Marky Delgado ↑Sergio Vasquez 85'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New York City FC
Goalkeepers
Matthew Freese 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tayvon Gray 
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
99
Passes
4
Duels
Thiago Martins
MAGNET
108
Activity
108
Activity
107
Passes
1
Duels
James Sands
MAGNET
126
Activity
126
Activity
122
Passes
4
Duels
Kevin O'Toole 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Aiden O'Neill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés Perea 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Axel Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Nicolás Fernández Mercau 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Hannes Wolf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Luighi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Tomás Romero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mitja Ilenic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matt Miazga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raul Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Shore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malachi Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Talles Magno 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Bénie Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Los Angeles FC
Goalkeepers
Hugo Lloris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ryan Hollingshead 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Aaron Long
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Nkosi Tafari
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Yevhen Cheberko
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Marco Delgado
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Igor Jesus
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Leo Walta
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Son Heung-min
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jacob Shaffelburg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Denis Bouanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Thomas Hasal
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sergi Palencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Porteous
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eddie Segura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathieu Choinière
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Raposo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Vasquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Boyd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armindo Sieb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2026 | Los Angeles FC | 1 - 1 | New York City FC | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 03/02/2025 | Los Angeles FC | 1 - 0 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Banc of California Stadium |
| 01/28/2023 | New York City FC | 1 - 1 | Los Angeles FC | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 01/28/2023 | Los Angeles FC | 1 - 1 | New York City FC | Friendlies Clubs | BMO Stadium |
| 05/29/2021 | Los Angeles FC | 1 - 2 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Banc of California Stadium |
| 03/17/2019 | New York City FC | 2 - 2 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 05/14/2018 | Los Angeles FC | 2 - 2 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Banc of California Stadium |
02/08/2026
03/02/2025
01/28/2023
01/28/2023
05/29/2021
03/17/2019
05/14/2018
New York City FC Win
Los Angeles FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +31
P: 24 GD: +18
P: 24 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -10
P: 24 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -18
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +43
P: 32 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 32 GD: +9
P: 32 GD: +11
P: 32 GD: +12
P: 32 GD: -12
P: 32 GD: -7
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: -16
P: 32 GD: -10
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: -18
P: 32 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
New York City FC
Los Angeles FC
New York City FC
Los Angeles FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Frustrating Stalemate at Citi Field
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. Despite dominating possession and territory, the hosts lacked the cutting edge to turn a hard-fought draw into a desperately needed victory.
Early Friction
The match kicked off under a tense atmosphere at Citi Field, with New York City FC desperate to arrest a dismal run of league form. Operating with genuine urgency, the home side dominated possession from the opening whistle, hoarding 65% of the ball. The Stakes were palpable for a squad languishing near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Yet, for all their territorial control, the hosts struggled to pierce a disciplined defensive shape from Los Angeles FC. The visitors absorbed the early pressure effortlessly, content to sit deep and pick their moments to counter. The Intensity simmered rather than boiled over, characterized by heavy traffic in midfield and a flurry of tactical fouls. NYCFC probed the flanks repeatedly, but their final delivery continually lacked the precision required to trouble the scorers.
The Breakthrough and Response
The defining sequence arrived just as the halftime whistle beckoned. Deep in stoppage time of the first half, a lapse in concentration from the hosts allowed LAFC to snatch an unexpected lead. Leo Walta found a pocket of space and buried a clinical strike, completely altering the halftime team talks. This shock advantage fundamentally shifted the Balance of the tie, forcing the home side into an even more aggressive posture after the restart. The response was methodical and ultimately successful. In the 59th minute, Nicolás Fernández Mercau unlocked the Californian defense with a precise delivery, allowing Andrés Perea to drive home the equalizer. The goal lifted the crowd at Citi Field, injecting fresh momentum into a contest that desperately needed a spark of attacking quality.
Settling for Less
Following the equalizer, the match settled into a familiar, frustrating rhythm for the home fans. NYCFC continued to dictate the tempo and pushed aggressively for a winner. The match featured intense set-piece pressure, yielding 14 combined corners over the 90 minutes, yet neither side could fully capitalize from dead-ball situations. LAFC managed the closing stages intelligently, ensuring the Upset Factor remained minimal as they secured a valuable point on the road. The 1-1 result does little to help New York's desperate push up the table, leaving them stuck in an unrelenting rut. For Los Angeles, it is a professional away performance that keeps them steady in sixth place, proving they can grind out results even when they do not control the run of play.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals in this match?
Leo Walta opened the scoring for Los Angeles FC before halftime, and Andrés Perea equalized for New York City FC in the 59th minute.
Which team controlled the game?
New York City FC dominated possession with 65% of the ball, but they struggled to break down a well-organized LAFC defense.
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.
East Meets West: Hollywood Glamour in the Bronx
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. LAFC's star-studded roster arrives in New York as a slight favorite, setting the stage for a cross-country clash that tests NYCFC's fading postseason pulse.
The Setup
Yankee Stadium sets the scene on October 17, 2026, for a fixture that oozes individual quality despite modest league positioning. The Los Angeles FC squad travels East sitting sixth, looking much more comfortable than a New York City FC side languishing down in tenth place. Neither team boasts an intimidating Form rating, with both sides dropping valuable points in recent weeks. NYCFC has struggled heavily on home turf, winning just four times in front of their own fans all year. However, a flawless Balance score points to a tighter contest than the league table suggests. With moderate Stakes overall, the real draw for neutrals is the high Stars rating driven by serious international pedigree on the pitch.
Key Battle
Nicolás Fernández has to step up as the creative spark for the hosts, but all eyes are inevitably drawn to the opposite flank. Son Heung-min brings undeniable world-class talent and direct threat to the LAFC attack. If Fernández can drag the home side forward and pin the visitors back, he might limit Son's devastating counter-attacking opportunities. Expect fireworks on the wings.
Our Prediction
Our take is a narrow 2-1 victory for Los Angeles FC. The visitors have the edge in pure match-winning ability. Expect NYCFC to press aggressively early in the Bronx, but LAFC's lethal transitions will ultimately punish a fragile home defense in the second half.