LAFC wins US Open Cup

LAFC claimed their first-ever U.S. Open Cup title with a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City after extra time, marking a significant turnaround for the team following four consecutive finals losses. The match, held at BMO Stadium, saw Omar Campos score the decisive goal in the 102nd minute, with Kei Kamara adding an insurance goal shortly after. Olivier Giroud had opened the scoring for LAFC, but Sporting KC equalized through Erik Thommy. This victory comes amid LAFC's challenging season, where they had struggled before this match, sitting in fourth place in the Western Conference. In contrast, Sporting KC finished the season on a low note, having already been eliminated from playoff contention. The triumph allows LAFC, a relatively young franchise, to lay claim to the oldest soccer trophy in the U.S.