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LAFC stayed unbeaten in their third match under interim head coach Xavi Tamarit, settling for a 1-1 draw at New York City FC.

Leo Walta opened his MLS account with a long-range free kick, then Andrés Perea equalized for the hosts just before the hour mark.

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LAFC can complete the season sweep of the Galaxy, having returned from the 2026 FIFA World Cup break with a 3-0 road victory in mid-July.

Even more, the Black & Gold can secure an Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot this weekend. They're also chasing a top-four spot in the Western Conference and the home-field advantage it provides (at least in Round One).

This will be LAFC's fourth match since parting ways with head coach Marc Dos Santos, and time is ticking to find momentum.

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The Galaxy capped a two-game home stretch with a 2-2 draw against San Diego FC.

João Klauss and Erik Thommy scored early in the frenetic match vs. their SoCal rival, helping LA stay in the Wild Card places.

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The record six-time MLS Cup champions have three games left to secure their playoff spot, so there's little time for error.

They're slated for the West's Wild Card match; the winner faces the No. 1 seed (currently Vancouver Whitecaps FC) in a Round One Best-of-3 Series.

Will head coach Greg Vanney's side keep pace under the Sunday Night Soccer spotlight?

LAFC have nearly two-thirds (63%) of the market, compared to 19% for the Galaxy. Then again, form and pre-game expectations often go out the window in El Tráfico.