LAFC Lose First Match to San Jose—Rapids Beat LA Galaxy

San Jose Earthquakes forward Cristian Espinoza (10) scores a goal against Los Angeles FC goalkeeper John McCarthy (77) during the first half at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on May 6, 2023. Darren Yamashita/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Cristian Espinoza has been one of the best players in Major League Soccer, winning the award for the league’s Player of the Month for April.

May is off to a great start, too, after Espinoza scored two goals to lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 2–1 win over Los Angeles FC Saturday at Levi’s Stadium, home of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers.