Matchday 25 of the 2026 MLS season kicks off, and one match you don’t want to miss is this one as LAFC host Red Bull New York at BMO Stadium in a clash between the Western and Eastern Conferences. LAFC are coming off a 2-2 draw away in Utah against Real Salt Lake, where star players Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min each recorded a goal and an assist. Post-World Cup, LAFC have played 12 matches in MLS and in the Leagues Cup, recording 4 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses across both competitions. Although LAFC are currently high in the Western Conference table, they are currently going through a rough time, as they are now winless in their last 6 MLS matches, with 4 draws and 2 losses. This is a stat that the club will look to put behind them against a Red Bull New York team dealing with its own issues. The Black and Gold currently sit 3rd in the Western Conference table with 24 matches played, in which they have recorded 10 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses. Marc Dos Santos will not be able to rely on his entire squad for this match, as Thomas Hasal, Ryan Porteous, and Timothy Tillman are all sidelined with injuries, with Eddie Segura in doubt. RBNY travel to Los Angeles after a 0-0 draw against the Seattle Sounders in the Emerald City. Under Michael Bradley, the Red Bulls have struggled to find consistent results, especially post-World Cup, where the team has played 8 matches in which they recorded 1 win, 2 draws, and 5 losses. RBNY currently sit 10th in the Eastern Conference table after playing 23 matches with a record of 7 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses. They sit one spot outside the final playoff position and will need results to make the playoffs. One thing to note about this team is the amount of young talent looking to make a name for itself. Some of these names include Julian Hall (18), Adri Mehmeti (17), Matthew Dos Santos (18), Julian Bazan (20), and more. The last time these two sides faced off was back in 2024, a 2-2 draw at BMO Stadium in which Denis Bouanga scored twice, including a stoppage-time goal to salvage a point for LAFC after New York took the lead through an Eddie Segura own goal in the 8th minute of the match and a goal from Emil Forsberg in the 81st minute. LAFC will be looking to end their winless streak at home with their fans, while RBNY will look to leave with 3 points in hopes of qualifying for the playoffs.