Los Angeles FC Defeat Union in Shootout to Claim MLS Cup

Los Angeles FC's Carlos Vela hoists the trophy alongside teammates after defeating the Philadelphia Union in a penalty kick shootout to win the MLS Cup soccer match in Los Angeles, on Nov. 5, 2022. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo

LOS ANGELES—Ilie Sanchez scored the game-winning goal in a penalty shootout and Los Angeles FC won their first MLS Cup title in their fifth season after a wild 3–3 tie in regulation and extra time on Nov. 5.

John McCarthy made two diving saves in the shootout after entering the game late in the 30-minute extra time. He came on when starting LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau came away with a gruesome lower right leg injury after a collision with the Union’s Cory Burke.