NYCFC ties LAFC 1-1 at Citi Field, Walta and Perea score
New York City FC and Los Angeles FC played to a 1-1 draw at Citi Field, with Leo Walta scoring for LAFC in first‑half stoppage time and Andrés Perea equalizing for NYCFC early in the second half, leaving NYCFC in 11th place in the Eastern Conference.
Key points
- Leo Walta gave LAFC a first‑half lead with a free‑kick goal.
- Andrés Perea headed an equalizer for NYCFC in the 59th minute.
- Matt Freese made two saves for NYCFC; both teams earned one point.
- The draw leaves NYCFC 11th in the Eastern Conference with four games left.
New York City FC and Los Angeles FC finished a regular‑season MLS match at Citi Field with a 1-1 tie.
Leo Walta opened the scoring for the visitors in first‑half stoppage time, blasting a right‑footed shot from a free kick into the top right corner.
Andrés Perea equalized for the home side early in the second half, heading in a corner delivered by Nicolás Fernández Mercau in the 59th minute.
Matt Freese recorded two saves for NYCFC, and the match concluded with both clubs earning one point.
The result left New York City FC in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with four games remaining in the schedule.
Your questions, answered
Who scored the goals in the NYCFC vs LAFC match?
Leo Walta scored for LAFC and Andrés Perea scored for NYCFC.
What was the impact of the draw on NYCFC's standings?
The result kept NYCFC in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with four games remaining.
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