LAFC looks to stay perfect against winless St. Louis City

Los Angeles FC aims to extend unbeaten start to the season against struggling expansion club.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:06am

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Los Angeles FC will look to remain undefeated to start the MLS season when they host winless St. Louis City SC on Saturday. LAFC is one of three MLS clubs to begin the season with three wins and three clean sheets, while St. Louis City is still searching for its first victory after opening the campaign with a draw and two losses.

Why it matters

This matchup pits the league's hottest team against an expansion club trying to find its footing. LAFC has dominated the series against St. Louis City, winning all four previous meetings, and a victory would keep them atop the Western Conference standings.

The details

LAFC is coming off a busy stretch, having played a midweek CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Alajuelense. Coach Marc Dos Santos must balance resting his players for Tuesday's second leg while also aiming for a fourth straight MLS win. St. Louis City, meanwhile, has struggled to score, netting just one goal so far this season.

  • LAFC will host St. Louis City on Saturday, March 18, 2026.
  • LAFC will travel to Alajuelense for the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup tie on Tuesday, March 21, 2026.

The players

Marc Dos Santos

The head coach of LAFC, guiding the team through a busy stretch of matches.

David Martinez

The LAFC forward who leads the team with two goals so far this season.

Son Heung-Min

The LAFC midfielder who has matched his MLS assist total from last season with three so far in 2026.

Yoann Damet

The head coach of St. Louis City SC, tasked with guiding the expansion club to its first MLS win.

Marcel Hartel

The St. Louis City midfielder who has the team's lone goal this season.

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What they’re saying

“We have to think on having fresh legs on Tuesday, but we also have to think there's a possibility, an opportunity to make 12 out of 12 points in MLS.”

— Marc Dos Santos, Head Coach, LAFC

“The biggest thing is managing moments is very important. Understanding in moments, little details in terms of efficiency can affect the outcome of the game. Making sure individuals in those moments are making the right decisions and executing in the way we want.”

— Yoann Damet, Head Coach, St. Louis City SC

What’s next

After Saturday's match, LAFC will travel to Costa Rica to face Alajuelense in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 tie on Tuesday, March 21, 2026.

The takeaway

LAFC's perfect start to the season has them atop the Western Conference, while expansion club St. Louis City is still searching for its first MLS win. A victory for the home team would keep LAFC's momentum going, while St. Louis City will look to pull off the upset and earn its first points of the campaign.