- Ryan Hollingshead (27', 70')
- Carlos Vela (38')
- Tristan Blackmon (12')
Hollingshead, Vela spark LAFC past Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1
LOS ANGELES -- — Ryan Hollingshead scored a goal in each half to lead Los Angeles FC to a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS action on Sunday night.
Tristan Blackmon staked Vancouver (0-3-1) to a 1-0 lead with a goal in the 12th minute. Hollingshead scored the equalizer for LAFC (3-0-1) in the 27th minute with an assist from Carlos Vela.
Vela scored in the 38th minute and LAFC took a 2-1 lead into halftime. Hollingshead added an insurance goal in the 70th minute.
LAFC outshot the Whitecaps 16-6 and had a 9-2 advantage in shots on goal. LAFC has yet to lose under new coach Steve Cherundolo.
Maxime Crepeau had one save for LAFC. Thomas Hasal saved six for the Whitecaps.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Guido Gonzales Jr.
MLS Standings
Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Real Salt Lake | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | +8 | 18 |
LA Galaxy | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 18 |
Vancouver Whitecaps | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +8 | 17 |
Minnesota United FC | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 17 |
LAFC | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 15 |
Colorado Rapids | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 15 |
Austin FC | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 15 |
Houston Dynamo FC | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 13 |
St. Louis CITY SC | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | +1 | 12 |
Sporting Kansas City | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
Portland Timbers | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -1 | 10 |
Seattle Sounders FC | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
FC Dallas | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 8 |
San Jose Earthquakes | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -11 | 4 |