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LAFC Blanks St. Louis 2-0 to Stay Perfect in MLS Start

The shutout underscores a defense-first surge that has held every league opponent scoreless to open 2026.

Overview

  • LAFC defeated St. Louis City SC 2-0 at BMO Stadium, improving to 4-0-0 in MLS with four consecutive clean sheets.
  • The league shutout streak continues under Marc Dos Santos, with goalkeeper Hugo Lloris anchoring a back line yet to concede in MLS play.
  • St. Louis remains winless under first-year coach Yoann Damet and continues to struggle for goals.
  • LAFC managed the result with Stephen Eustaquio and multiple teammates sidelined by injuries during a congested week of MLS and Champions Cup fixtures.
  • The victory extends LAFC’s all-time MLS series advantage over St. Louis to 5-0-2.