LAFC and San Diego FC Shine With Strong Post-world Cup Wins

WHO:

prostinternational.com - LAFC head coach Marc Dos Santos

prostinternational.com - LAFC players Son-Heung Min, Denis Bouanga, David Martinez, and Ryan Porteous

Times of San Diego - San Diego FC head coach Mikey Varas

Times of San Diego - San Diego FC player Alejandro Alvarado Jr. and teammate Manu Duah

WHAT:

prostinternational.com - LAFC won 4-0 against Sporting Kansas City, marking their third consecutive win since the resumption of league play.

prostinternational.com - LAFC's record improved to 10 wins, 5 losses, and 3 draws, totaling 33 points.

Times of San Diego - San Diego FC won 1-0 against FC Dallas in their first home match after the World Cup break.

Times of San Diego - San Diego FC's record improved to 5 wins, 7 losses, and 5 draws, totaling 20 points.

Times of San Diego - The lone goal for San Diego FC was scored by Alejandro Alvarado Jr. in the 50th minute.

WHERE:

prostinternational.com - BMO Stadium, Los Angeles

Times of San Diego - Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego

Times of San Diego - Allianz Field, Minnesota (upcoming match location)

WHEN:

Times of San Diego - San Diego FC's last home win before the recent match was on May 13.

Times of San Diego - San Diego FC will face Minnesota United FC on Aug. 1.

Times of San Diego - San Diego FC will play Club América in Mexico City on Aug. 6, and host Xolos of Tijuana and Club Puebla on Aug. 9 and 12, respectively.

WHY:

Times of San Diego - Mikey Varas described the victory as a "really complete performance" and emphasized the team's improved management of possessions.

HOW:

prostinternational.com - LAFC scored their first goal when Son-Heung Min fired a right-footed shot past the goalkeeper after receiving a pass.

Times of San Diego - Alejandro Alvarado Jr. scored with a right-footed shot to the bottom-right corner of the net, assisted by Manu Duah.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 01:32 UTC)

LAFC celebrated a decisive 4-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City at BMO Stadium, marking their third consecutive win since league play resumed, with their record now standing at 10 wins, 5 losses, and 3 draws for a total of 33 points. Meanwhile, San Diego FC secured a narrow 1-0 win against FC Dallas at Snapdragon Stadium, thanks to a goal from Alejandro Alvarado Jr. in the 50th minute, bringing their record to 5 wins, 7 losses, and 5 draws, totaling 20 points. Looking ahead, San Diego FC will face Minnesota United FC on August 1, followed by matches against Club América in Mexico City on August 6, and hosting Xolos of Tijuana and Club Puebla on August 9 and 12, respectively.