- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| San Diego FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Minnesota United FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| LAFC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| St. Louis CITY SC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
| Colorado Rapids | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| FC Dallas | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Austin FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Real Salt Lake | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| Portland Timbers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| Houston Dynamo FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| LA Galaxy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
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