LAFC can clinch that berth on Tuesday night at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio. If LAFC loses by fewer than three goals, it moves on. If it loses by three but scores, it would advance.

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LAFC gives up four second-half goals in a 5-2 loss as David Martínez scores first of the season Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window ...

The two clubs have been dominant forces in the West in recent years but Seattle, who beat LAFC in last year's Conference semi-finals, ran away with the game in the second half at Lumen Field.

David Martínez scored his first goal of the season for LAFC (2-1-0) to make it 4-2 in the second minute of stoppage time. The 19-year-old midfielder scored four goals as a rookie last season.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris, right, shoots and scores in front of Los Angeles FC goalkeeper ...

The reality is that this was just LAFC's first loss in the championship, but fans have been expressing their displeasure with the way the team has been playing for quite some time. "New coach ...

LAFC responded just before half-time, with homegrown forward Nathan Ordaz poking home a close-range effort following a scramble in the penalty area. However, the Sounders regained the lead early ...

Wingback Paul Rothrock slid a simple through ball to the striker’s feet and Morris, calmly, slotted the ball through the legs of LAFC goalkeeper Thomas Hasal. He pointed to the sky, then kissed ...