LAFC Celebrates MLS Supporters’ Shield Following Nashville FC Loss

Nashville FC forward Teal Bunbury (12) elevates for header over LAFC midfielder Kellyn Acosta (23), with Giorgio Chiellini in the background at at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 9, 2022. Field Level Media

In Los Angeles FC’s season finale match versus Nashville SC, goalkeeper Joe Willis denied the Black & Gold from a 22nd victory with 14 saves, to eventually defeat LAFC 1–0 on Sunday, Oct. 9, at Banc of California Stadium.

However, repeating their 2019 success, LAFC already had the luxury of having clinched their second regular-season crown, the MLS Supporters’ Shield, in four seasons on Oct. 2, with a 2–1 victory in Portland. They celebrated the trophy presentation following Sunday’s match.