FC Dallas and LAFC settled for a 1-1 draw on Saturday during their match in Week 25.
Forward Son Heungmin opened the scoring for Los Angeles FC just 5 minutes into the first half, before Logan Farrington equalized for FC Dallas in the 12th minute of the same period.
Despite an impressive display from Los Angeles FC, who recorded 20 shots on goal compared to their opponents’ 10, they could not clinch the victory. Out of the 20 attempts, 12 were on target while 7 went off the mark.
Heungmin was the standout player of the match, making his presence felt with 1 goal and taking 8 shots at the opposing net.
Farrington also shone for FC Dallas, scoring 1 goal and attempting 2 shots on goal.
FC Dallas manager Eric Quill fielded a 3-4-3 formation with Michael Collodi in goal; Shaquell Moore, Sebastien Ibeagha, and Lalas Abubakar in defense; Patrickson Delgado, Ramiro, Kaick, and Bernard Kamungo in midfield; and Anderson Julio, Logan Farrington, and Christian Cappis up front.
On the other side, LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo opted for a 4-3-3 setup with Hugo Lloris as the goalkeeper; Sergi Palencia, Nkosi Tafari, Eddie Segura, and Ryan Hollingshead in defense; Timothy Tillman, Igor Jesus, and Mark Delgado in midfield; and Nathan Ordaz, Son Heungmin, and Denis Bouanga leading the attack.
The match referee at Toyota Stadium was Ricardo Fierro.
In their next fixtures, FC Dallas will visit LA Galaxy, while LAFC will host Toronto FC.
Substitutions for FC Dallas
67’ 2H – Ramiro was replaced by Álvaro Augusto.
72’ 2H – Christian Cappis was substituted for Sebastián Lletget and Anderson Julio for Sam Sarver.
81’ 2H – Logan Farrington was taken off for Petar Musa.
Yellow Cards for FC Dallas:
38’ 1H – Sebastien Ibeagha (Unsporting behavior) and 17’ 2H – Ramiro (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Los Angeles FC
24’ 1H – Igor Jesus replaced by Mathieu Choiniere.
61’ 2H – Nathan Ordaz off for David Martínez.
78’ 2H – Ryan Hollingshead substituted for Artem Smoliakov.
79’ 2H – Mark Delgado was replaced by Frankie Amaya and Eddie Segura by Ryan Porteous.
Yellow Cards for Los Angeles FC:
21’ 2H – Nkosi Tafari (Holding an opponent to prevent advancing), 29’ 2H – Ryan Hollingshead (Unsporting behavior), and 52’ 2H – Denis Bouanga (Insulting or abusing the referee).