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Coverage of the Major League Soccer clash between Los Angeles and LA Galaxy.
Next Game: Los Angeles FC vs. Portland Timbers - Saturday, July 26 at 3.30am in MLS Playoffs
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 21 | 12 | 38 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 8 | 32 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders | 20 | 6 | 31 |
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Preview: Los Angeles FC vs Portland Timbers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's MLS Playoffs clash between Los Angeles FC and Portland Timbers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.22:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F14%2Fdenis-bouanga.jpeg "Denis Bouanga of Los Angeles FC pictured on March 11, 2025")
Preview: Los Angeles FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Los Angeles FC and Los Angeles Galaxy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 17, 21:05
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Preview: Minnesota United vs Los Angeles FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Major League Soccer clash between Minnesota United and Los Angeles FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 14, 18:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Feric-quill.jpg "Eric Quill on the touchline for FC Dallas against the Vancouver Whitecaps on March 15, 2025")
Preview: Los Angeles FC vs Dallas - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's MLS Playoffs clash between Los Angeles FC and Dallas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 10, 19:32
Preview: Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Major League Soccer clash between Los Angeles FC and Colorado Rapids, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 7, 16:17
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Tottenham transfer news: Son Heung-min 'to reject' exit route after Thomas Frank decision
Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min reportedly plans to reject one potential exit route from the club as speculation surrounding his future heats up.Jul 6, 15:03
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Transfer news and rumours today: Mario Balotelli future, Palace left-back offer, Birmingham complete £10m deal
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, as Crystal Palace make an offer for a World Cup semi-finalist and Mario Balotelli searches for a 13th club.Jul 6, 09:34
Preview: Austin FC vs Los Angeles FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's MLS clash between Austin FC and Los Angeles FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 3, 17:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Folivier-giroud.jpg "Los Angeles FC striker Olivier Giroud pictured on August 13, 2024")
Olivier Giroud on verge of European return as striker 'accepts one-year deal' with Ligue 1 giants
Former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is reportedly on the verge of a return to European football, accepting a one-year contract with a Ligue 1 giant.Jun 27, 21:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F31%2Fdenis-bouanga.jpg "Denis Bouanga of Los Angeles FC celebrates a goal on June 22, 2024")
Preview: Los Angeles FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's MLS clash between Los Angeles FC and Vancouver Whitecaps, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 27, 05:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F22%2Fbetche.jpg "Chelsea players Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez celebrate against Real Betis on May 28, 2025")
Club World Cup Group D predictions: Who will qualify? Who will be top scorer?
With the revamped Club World Cup now just around the corner, Sports Mole looks ahead of Group D and predicts how the likes of Chelsea, Flamengo, Los Angeles FC and Esperance de Tunis will get on in the United States.Jun 26, 00:57
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Chelsea cruise into Club World Cup last 16 as Liam Delap nets first goal
Chelsea seal a 3-0 win over Esperance to book their place in the Club World Cup last 16. Liam Delap scores his first goal for the Blues as Andrey Santos makes his debut.Jun 25, 06:24
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Preview: Los Angeles FC vs. Flamengo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Club World Cup clash between Los Angeles FC and Flamengo, including team news, predicted lineups and recent form.Jun 22, 10:50
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Romeo Lavia backs new Club World Cup player entrances
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia praises FIFA’s new individual player entrances at the Club World Cup and suggests the Premier League could adopt the format in future.Jun 18, 18:43
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Preview: Los Angeles FC vs Esperance Tunis - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's FIFA Club World Cup clash between Los Angeles FC and Esperance Tunis, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 18, 15:20
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Chelsea 2-0 Los Angeles FC: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Neto stars for the Blues
Conference League champions Chelsea comfortably secure all three points with a 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC in Group D's opening fixture in the Club World Cup.Jun 16, 20:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F14%2Fenzo-maresca_2.jpg "Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca in April 2025.")
Team News: Chelsea vs. LAFC team news revealed! Enzo Maresca names starting lineup for Club World Cup opener
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca names his starting lineup for Monday's Club World Cup opener against Los Angeles FC.Jun 16, 18:47
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Club World Cup: What is FIFA's criteria for determining qualifiers?
With the 2025 Club World Cup just around the corner, how did all 32 teams qualify for the tournament?Jun 14, 20:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fliam-delap.jpg "Liam Delap of Ipswich Town before his side's Premier League match against Manchester United, on February 26, 2025")
Chelsea lineup vs. Los Angeles FC: Predicted XI for Club World Cup clash as Liam Delap debut decision made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Monday's Club World Cup Group D clash with Los Angeles FC.Jun 14, 14:02
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Preview: Chelsea vs. Los Angeles FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Club World Cup Group D clash between Chelsea and Los Angeles FC, including predictions, team news and lineups.Jun 14, 13:29
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