Los Angeles FC will host Austin FC in MLS action on Saturday at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. While it's still early in the MLS season, LAFC is off to a good start, winning two of its three matches so far and sitting fifth in the Western Conference standings.

It’s apparent Austin FC has put an emphasis on team defense to start the 2025 season, and it’s something that paid off Saturday with the club’s biggest league win in 11 months. The Verde & Black topped perennial MLS power LAFC 1-0 on Saturday at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles behind an impressive defensive display — by the backline in particular — and Guilherme Biro’s first-half goal on a header off a corner kick.

Los Angeles FC came into the season with great expectations after coming up short of winning another championship last season. Things were looking good early on this season after