Los Angeles FC is unbeaten in three MLS matches against the Union, winning the first meeting in 2018 before draws in both 2019 and 2020. LAFC is the only team the Union has played but never beaten in its MLS history.
Los Angeles FC’s 2-0 win over Minnesota United on Sunday took them to 22 points through nine games, equaling the best start in club history (2019). Only four teams have had more points at this stage of a season in MLS history (LA Galaxy – 25 in 1996 & 1998, 23 in 2010, Kansas City – 23 in 2000).
The Union earned a 1-1 draw at Nashville on Sunday, taking them to 18 points, their most through nine games of a season in the club’s MLS history. Philadelphia has won only four of its 27 road games against Western Conference foes since the start of the 2016 season (D9 L14).
Los Angeles FC got goals from substitutes Ryan Hollingshead and José Cifuentes in the final 10 minutes to beat Minnesota on Sunday. LAFC now has eight goals scored by substitutes this season, most in MLS and already most in a single regular season in the club’s MLS history.
The Union’s 1-1 draw with Nashville saw goals in the 66th (Mikael Uhre) and 85th (Leal) minutes. Those were the latest goals scored in a Union match this season as Philadelphia had neither scored nor conceded a goal after the hour mark prior to Sunday’s visit to Nashville.
