LAFC Suffers Late Defeat in Vancouver, 2-1

August 22, 2021 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Los Angeles FC News Release

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) dropped its fourth straight match on Saturday night in Vancouver, as the Whitecaps came from behind with two second half goals, including a winner in the 89th minute by Ryan Gauld.


Diego Rossi scored on a penalty kick in the 45th minute to give LAFC a 1-0 lead at halftime, but Vancouver, who was playing their first game at home at B.C. Place in 539 days evened the match in the 60th minute with a goal from Brian White. With time winding down, it was Gauld who was able to score to extend the Black & Gold’s winless streak to seven games.

LAFC hosts the MLS All-Stars at Banc of California this week, as the Best of MLS takes on the Best of Liga MX. First, the MLS Skills Challenge presented by AT&T 5G with the stars of MLS against stars of the Mexican league takes center stage at the Banc on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. PT on FS1 and TUDN. On Wednesday, Aug. 25 Carlos Vela, Eduard Atuesta, Jesus Murillo and Diego Rossi will play in the MLS All-Star Game presented by Target at 6:30 p.m. PT.

LAFC returns to MLS action on Saturday, Aug. 28 when they host the Galaxy at Banc of California Stadium at 4 p.m. PT and will broadcast live on FOX and FOX Deportes (SPA).

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