Overview
- The 2026 MLS opener finished 1-1 at Dignity Health Sports Park before a sellout crowd of 30,510.
- Klauss put LA ahead inside two minutes on a move created by Marco Reus and Joseph Paintsil.
- A VAR review brought a second yellow for Emiro Garcés and a penalty that Nicolás Fernández converted in the 66th minute.
- NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese made six saves as a physical match featured 31 fouls and five yellow cards.
- Next up: LA hosts Charlotte on Saturday and NYCFC visits Philadelphia on Sunday; MLS matches stream on Season Pass via Apple TV.