Sporting KC Spoil LAFC’s Perfect Home Record With Draw—Crew Blank Galaxy 2–0

LAFC goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic (1) defends against Sporting Kansas City forward Johnny Russell (7) at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on May 17, 2023. Courtesy of LAFC

Sporting Kansas City became the first team to earn a road point against Los Angeles FC this season after Wednesday’s 1–1 draw, May 17.

The red-hot Denis Bouanga scored in the 13th minute to give LAFC (6–1–4, 22 points) an early lead, but Johnny Russell brought SKC (2–7–4, 10 points) level just seven minutes later.