- 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 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | +18 | 35 |
| San Diego FC | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | +11 | 30 |
| Minnesota United FC | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | +10 | 30 |
| Portland Timbers | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | +4 | 29 |
| LAFC | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | +7 | 26 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
| Austin FC | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | -7 | 23 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | +6 | 22 |
| Colorado Rapids | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | -6 | 22 |
| Houston Dynamo FC | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | -3 | 20 |
| FC Dallas | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | -8 | 18 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 16 |
| Real Salt Lake | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | -9 | 15 |
| St. Louis CITY SC | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -9 | 14 |
| LA Galaxy | 17 | 1 | 4 | 12 | -21 | 7 |
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