The first match between Los Angeles FC and FC Dallas was a largely one-sided affair, with LAFC winning comfortably at home. Heading into Sunday, the same result seemed to be looming as Dallas had little time to prepare for another match against the high-powered offense of LAFC.
Despite entering as underdogs, however, Dallas pressed their visitors and took an early lead with a goal from Ryan Hollingshead. LAFC almost found their way back into the match but Carlos Vela’s first-half spot-kick was saved by Jesse Gonzalez at full stretch.
In the second half, Dallas found themselves in trouble just minutes after kick off as Matt Hedges tripped up Vela, who would have been in on goal had it not been for the infringement.