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21 September 2023 at 00:30

Major League Soccer · Season 2023
Referee: R. Vazquez

Match Summary

St. Louis City and Los Angeles FC drew 0:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2023. 4 yellow cards were shown. St. Louis City had 52% possession while Los Angeles FC held 48%. St. Louis City had 12 shots (4 on target) compared to 14 (2 on target) for Los Angeles FC. Expected goals: St. Louis City 0.76 — Los Angeles FC 0.74. St. Louis City made 5 substitutions, Los Angeles FC made 4. VAR was involved: Penalty cancelled (Giorgio Chiellini 14′).

Match Events

Key match events between St. Louis City and Los Angeles FC — 0 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

St. Louis City
Los Angeles FC
Kick Off
VAR
14′Penalty cancelled
Half Time
N. BlomJ. Nerwinski
58′
A. JacksonN. Gioacchini
59′
60′
Mario GonzálezC. Vela
66′
T. TillmanM. Bogusz
S. AdeniranN. Þórisson
78′
A. WattsJ. Stroud
78′
84′Kellyn Acosta
I. VassilevT. Ostrák
88′
88′
C. OliveraS. Biuk
89′
Sergi PalenciaD. Maldonado
Tomáš Ostrák90+2′
Full Time

Match Statistics

St. Louis City had 52% possession against Los Angeles FC's 48%. St. Louis City registered 12 shots (4 on target) while Los Angeles FC managed 14 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 5–7. Fouls committed: 14–9.

4Shots on Goal2
5Shots off Goal9
12Total Shots14
3Blocked Shots3
6Shots insidebox10
6Shots outsidebox4
14Fouls9
5Corner Kicks7
0Offsides1
52%Ball Possession48%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves4
400Total passes377
304Passes accurate280
76%Passes %74%
0.76expected_goals0.74

Lineups

St. Louis City lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under B. Carnell, while Los Angeles FC deployed a 4-3-3 under S. Cherundolo.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for St. Louis City is 6.69, compared to 7.24 for Los Angeles FC. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. St. Louis City's highest-rated starter is A. Watts (6.69), while Los Angeles FC's best-rated player is D. Bouanga (7.67).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of St. Louis City have contributed 1 goals and 0 assists this season, led by A. Watts (1G). Los Angeles FC's starters account for 27 goals and 12 assists, spearheaded by D. Bouanga (26G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

St. Louis City deploy 4 defenders rated 6.69 on average, against Los Angeles FC's 4-man backline averaging 7.06. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

St. Louis City field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Los Angeles FC's 3 rated 6.99. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

St. Louis City start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Los Angeles FC averaging 7.67. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for St. Louis City and 43% for Los Angeles FC. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

St. Louis City's starters have collected 1 yellow cards this season, compared to 17 for Los Angeles FC. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of St. Louis City's starting XI is 25.5 (youngest: A. Watts (25), oldest: N. Blom (26)), while Los Angeles FC average 30.2 (youngest: T. Tillman (26), oldest: Ilie Sánchez (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

St. Louis City's starters average 11 league appearances each, versus 32 for Los Angeles FC. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

St. Louis CityPosition StrengthLos Angeles FC
6.69
Avg Rating
7.24
6.69🛡 DEF (4 v 4)7.06
1G 0A1G 2A
MID (4 v 3)6.99
0G 0A0G 2A
FWD (2 v 3)7.67
0G 0A26G 8A
St. Louis City4-3-1-2
1🧤GKR. Bürki
20🛡DEFA. Watts6.71G
26🛡DEFT. Parker
4🛡DEFJ. Nilsson
13🛡DEFA. Markanich
19MIDI. Vassilev
6MIDN. Blom
10MIDE. Löwen
25MIDA. Jackson
9FWDJoão Klauss
16FWDS. Adeniran
Los Angeles FC4-3-3
16🧤GKM. Crépeau
24🛡DEFR. Hollingshead
3🛡DEFJ. Murillo
14🛡DEFG. Chiellini
30🛡DEFSergi Palencia7.11G2A
23MIDK. Acosta
6MIDIlie Sánchez
11MIDT. Tillman7.02A
25FWDC. Olivera
9FWDMario González
99FWDD. Bouanga7.726G8A

Substitutes

8(M)J. Stroud
7(M)T. Ostrák
22(D)K. Hiebert
15(D)J. Yaro
39(G)B. Lundt

Substitutes

10(F)C. Vela
33(D)A. Long
27(F)N. Ordaz

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, St. Louis City have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Los Angeles FC show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

St. Louis City

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Los Angeles FC

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Head to Head

St. Louis City and Los Angeles FC have met 2 times — St. Louis City won 0, Los Angeles FC won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Los Angeles FC leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (2 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2025.

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St. Louis City

1

Drawn

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Los Angeles FC

Goals: 2Goals: 5

Recent Meetings (2)

28 Sept 2025St. Louis City0 – 3Los Angeles FC
27 Apr 2025Los Angeles FC2 – 2St. Louis City

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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