LAFC were looking to keep their early season form going strong while doing something they had yet to do as an MLS club, beat NYCFC.

Los Angeles FC midfielder Ryan Hollingshead reacts after scoring the only and winning goal against the New York City FC during the second half of an MLS match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Los Angeles FC won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan Hollingshead scored a goal in the 86th minute to help Los Angeles FC beat New York City FC 1-0 on Saturday night. On the counter-attack, Hollingshead ran onto a loose ball after a failed clearance attempt by NYCFC and blasted a one-touch shot from the right-center of the box to give Los Angeles a 1-0 lead.