New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC: match report
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New York City FC
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC took the lead at Yankee Stadium shortly before the interval through Leo Walta in the 45th minute. New York City FC responded in the 59th minute when Andrés Perea scored to level the score. The match ended in a draw.
Updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at
Match stats
New York City FC controlled the majority of possession and registered more attempts, yet failed to break the deadlock. Despite a higher expected goals metric, the home side lacked clinical finishing, as both teams recorded three shots on target. Los Angeles FC remained efficient with fewer chances and lower possession to secure the draw.
Lineups
New York City FC
6James Sands
7Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez Mercau
8Andres Perea
13Thiago Martins
17Hannes Wolf- 20Luighi Hanri68'
21Aiden O`Neill
22Kevin O Toole
24Tayvon Gray
26Axel Agustin Ojeda68'
49Matt Freese
Came on
Los Angeles FC
1Hugo Lloris
6Igor58'
7Heung Min Son
8Marky Delgado85'
18Jacob Shaffelburg66'
23Yevhen Cheberko
24Ryan Hollingshead66'
33Aaron Long85'
81Leo Walta
91Nkosi Burgess
99Denis Bouanga
Came on
Rest of the bench (4)
Leo Walta opened the scoring for Los Angeles FC in the 45th minute. New York City FC equalised through Andrés Perea in the 59th minute, following an assist from Nicolás Fernández Mercau. Hannes Wolf, Aiden O'Neill and Agustin Ojeda received yellow cards for the home side. Los Angeles FC utilised several substitutions, including the introduction of Mathieu Choinière, Armindo Sieb and Sergi Palencia.
Minute by minute
9 events
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Preview
Welcome
We're into the build-up to New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC. In the MLS 2026, Matchday 30: the ball starts rolling at at Citi Field. Stick with us: we will bring you everything until kick-off and then every move of the game.
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Preview
The table says it all
In their groups, New York City FC sit in position 10 with 33 points and Los Angeles FC in position 6 with 45. There is no room for mistakes.
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The star
The name to follow is Denis Bouanga, who already has 17 goals in the competition for Los Angeles FC. On the other side is Nicolás Fernández Mercau, who already has 15.
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Preview
Not long now
Countdown: 23 minutes. If you have not predicted yet, now is the time: it closes at kick-off.
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The teams are coming out
Everything is ready for New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC. At Yankee Stadium, they're waiting for the teams. Follow the game here, move by move.
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Kick-off
The ball is rolling: New York City FC and Los Angeles FC are under way.
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28'
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44'New York City FC
The referee shows Aiden O'Neill of New York City FC a yellow card.
Yellow #4 in the competition -
45'Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC strike first!
Leo Walta puts it away: New York City FC 0-1 Los Angeles FC.
Goal #1 in the competitionNew York City FC 0-1 Los Angeles FC -
Half time New York City FC 0-1 Los Angeles FC
Half-time: New York City FC 0-1 Los Angeles FC.
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54'New York City FC
The referee shows Agustin Ojeda of New York City FC a yellow card.
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58'
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59'New York City FC
Goal for New York City FC, who level it!
Andrés Perea scores: New York City FC 1-1 Los Angeles FC. The pass came from Nicolás Fernández Mercau.
Goal #3 in the competitionNew York City FC 1-1 Los Angeles FC -
66'Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC make two changes.
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68'New York City FC
New York City FC make two changes at once.
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85'Los Angeles FC
Double change for Los Angeles FC.
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FT New York City FC 1-1 Los Angeles FC
The final whistle goes and New York City FC and Los Angeles FC draw: New York City FC 1-1 Los Angeles FC.
Head to head
Head-to-head record · last 5 matches1Los Angeles FC won1New York City FC wonLatest matchups
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