LAFC Ends Skid by Adding to Success Against Real Salt Lake

Los Angeles FC forward Cristian Arango (9) moves in for a shot against Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Zac MacMath (18) and defender Marcelo Silva (30) during the first half at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, on Sep 4, 2022. Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Ryan Hollingshead and Cristian Arango scored second-half goals and Los Angeles FC halted its season-worst three-game slide with a solid 2–0 victory over visiting Real Salt Lake on the night of Sept. 4.

Carlos Vela had an assist and provided a spark after starting the game on the bench for Los Angeles FC (19–7–3, 60 points), having already qualified for the play-offs with the league’s best record.