The MLS fixture between Los Angeles FC and St Louis will take place at BMO Stadium on Thursday at 8:00 am IST.
Los Angeles FC has an opportunity to narrow the point difference with St Louis City in the MLS Western Conference standings when they meet on Wednesday at BMO Stadium. In their previous match, Los Angeles FC played to a 1-1 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes at home, causing them to fall to the third position. They are currently trailing St Louis by five points, who secured a 1-0 victory against Toronto and currently occupy the top spot in the Western Conference.
LAFC has struggled recently, earning just one point in their last four league matches. They are now tied with Real Salt Lake in fourth place, with Austin FC, Dallas, and the San Jose Earthquakes close behind. A loss or draw against St Louis would extend their winless streak at home to three games, the longest since 2021. LAFC hasn’t held a lead in an MLS match since late June. With nine wins and 33 points after 21 games, LAFC is five wins and twelve points behind their performance at this stage last year.
St Louis is excelling with their relentless pressing, patient build-up, and calculated counter-attacks, securing a third consecutive domestic win. They recently achieved their first regular season victory in Canada, inching closer to their longest road winning streak in franchise history. Under manager Bradley Carnell, St Louis has surpassed expectations as an expansion team, accumulating a record-high 38 points after 21 regular-season matches and leading the league in goal difference (+16). They are unbeaten this season when scoring first, winning 10 out of 12 such games. A clean sheet against LAFC would extend their shutout streak to three games, setting a new club record.
Los Angeles FC probable starting lineup: McCarthy, Hollingshead, Maldonado, Chiellini, Palacios, Cifuentes, Sanchez, Duenas, Bouanga, Vela, Torres
St Louis City probable starting lineup: Burki, Nerwinski, Bartlett, Parker, Hiebert, Blom, Ostrak, Stroud, Jackson, Gioacchini, Adeniran
Los Angeles FC
| Opponents | Score |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 1-1 (D) |
| Los Angeles Galaxy | 1-2 (L) |
| FC Dallas | 0-2 (L) |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 2-3 (L) |
| Seattle Sounders | 1-0 (W) |
St Louis City
| Opponents | Score |
| Toronto FC | 1-0 (W) |
| Colorado Rapids | 2-0 (W) |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 2-1 (W) |
| Real Salt Lake | 1-3 (L) |
| Nashville SC | 1-3 (L) |
The upcoming encounter between these two teams will be their first match ever.
The MLS fixture between Los Angeles FC and St Louis will take place at BMO Stadium on Thursday at 8:00 am IST.
| Los Angeles FC vs St Louis | Key Details |
| Date | July 12 (USA) |
| Venue | BMO Stadium |
| Kickoff time in USA | 10:30 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 8:00 am (Thursday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via MLS pass on Apple TV.
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