Los Angeles FC won its first match against Minnesota, 2-0, in May 2018. The Loons are unbeaten in the five meetings since (W2 D3), with the last three all ending in draws. Only the Timbers (6 games, active streak), have gone more consecutive meetings with LAFC without defeat.
With its win over Cincinnati on Sunday, Los Angeles FC is on 19 points through eight matches, equaling the best start in club history (2019). No team has had more than 19 points at this stage of a season since Sporting Kansas City had 21 (W7 D0 L1) to start the 2012 campaign.
After totaling five goals in its first six games this season, Minnesota United has scored three times in consecutive matches, both wins. The Loons could record three straight regular season wins for the first time since winning its first three games of the 2020 season.
Kellyn Acosta and Danny Musovski became the 11th and 12th LAFC players to score a goal already this season, while no other team has more than nine different scorers. LAFC has one more goalscorer (12) than Minnesota United has total goals (11) so far this season.
Emanuel Reynoso recorded a goal and an assist against the Fire on Saturday following a two-assist performance against the Rapids in his last match. The performance against the Fire on Saturday was the Reynoso’s ninth match with multiple goal contributions (including playoffs), only Kevin Molino (13) and Darwin Quintero (10) have had more games with multiple goal contributions in Loons history.
