Sporting KC beats LAFC 3-1 to end seven-match winless streak
Sporting KC vs LAFC: André Luiz and Taylor Calheira powered a 3-1 win End a seven-match skid and see how Kansas City controlled the night
André Luiz and Taylor Calheira scored firsthalf goals as Sporting Kansas City defeated Los Angeles FC 31 on Saturday night in Kansas City, Kansas. The win snapped Sporting KC's sevenmatch winless run.
Sporting KC opened the scoring in the 18th minute through Luiz, who finished after assists from Justin Reynolds and Moisés Mosquera. Calheira added a second goal in the 31st minute to send the hosts into halftime with a 20 lead.
LAFC pulled one back early in the second half through Denis Bouanga, but Jacob Bartlett restored Sporting KC's twogoal cushion in the 71st minute. Stefan Cleveland made six saves for Sporting KC, while Hugo Lloris stopped five shots for LAFC.