LAFC continues its impressive streak with a 7-0 record in season openers, showcasing consistent success since 2018. Notably, they secured their latest victory against Seattle on Feb 24, 2024, with a 2-1 score.
Facing Seattle twice in home openers, LAFC emerged victorious in both encounters, including their inaugural match on March 4, 2018, marking a significant milestone for the Black & Gold.
Timothy Tillman contributed a crucial goal in the 45th minute, becoming the first scorer for LAFC in 2024. He joins a distinguished list of players, including Diego Rossi, Carlos Vela, Corey Baird, and others, who opened the scoring for LAFC in previous seasons.
In the home opener, eight players from the 2023 MLS Cup Final featured for LAFC, highlighting the team's continuity and the experience of players like Denis Bouanga, Cristian Olivera, Ilie Sanchez, and more.
The match saw the MLS debuts of Hugo Lloris and Omar Campos, adding new talent to LAFC's roster. Additionally, Eddie Segura made a significant return as he came on as a substitute in the 90th minute, marking his first MLS action since the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs, where he suffered a knee injury that sidelined him for the entire 2023 MLS regular season