Los Angeles FC midfielder Ryan Hollingshead reacts after scoring the only and winning goal against the New York City FC during the second half of an MLS match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Los Angeles FC won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

In their home opener of the 2025 Major League Soccer season, New York City FC will welcome Orlando City to Yankee Stadium on Saturday. The Boys in Blue are still winless on the campaign, suffering a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Los Angeles FC at the beginning of March, while the Lions beat Toronto 4-2 last week.

LAFC have been known for many of their attacking talents in their MLS history, but their defensive play and clinical finishing are the keys to start 2025. After opening the season with a 1–0 win over Minnesota United,

Making just their third-ever visit to BMO Stadium, New York City FC will face Los Angeles FC on Saturday in the second match of the 2025 Major League Soccer campaign for both sides.