Sporting KC hands LAFC surprising 3-1 loss to open road trip

Sporting Kansas City defeated Los Angeles FC 3-1 at home, handing LAFC a surprising loss at the start of its extended road trip. André Luiz opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a precise strike into the top corner after creating space against the LAFC defense. Taylor Calheira doubled Sporting’s lead in the 31st minute, while LAFC struggled to generate dangerous chances before halftime. Denis Bouanga came closest for LAFC in the opening half, but his effort was saved, leaving Sporting in control at the break.