Minnesota United claimed a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles FC at BMO Stadium that keeps their playoff hopes alive while confirming LAFC's place as the Western Conference's sixth seed. LAFC sit sixth in the overall standings on 47 points from 33 matches, three points ahead of Minnesota in eleventh.
Los Angeles FC controlled large spells of the contest yet could not prevent Minnesota from converting their three shots on target. The visitors finished with just six shots and one corner compared to LAFC's 22 attempts and eight corners, highlighting a stark gap in efficiency.
LAFC entered the match on a run of LDDWD that included three draws and one win in their previous four outings. Minnesota arrived in stronger rhythm with WWDWD form, having collected seven points from their last five fixtures before this result.
The outcome extended Minnesota's unbeaten sequence and reversed LAFC's recent trend of avoiding defeat in four of five games. LAFC's late consolation did little to alter the narrative of a night defined by missed opportunities.
With the result, LAFC lock in sixth-seed playoff positioning and prepare to host Seattle next. Minnesota remain in contention and travel to face San Jose, needing further points to strengthen their postseason case.