LAFC Dominates St. Louis City 2-0 Behind Choiniere's Brace and Lloris' Heroics

The MLS leaders continue their impressive start to the season with a convincing victory.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:09pm

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LAFC extended their unbeaten start to the season with a 2-0 victory over St. Louis City. Mathieu Choiniere scored a brace, including a stunning long-range strike, while veteran goalkeeper Hugo Lloris recorded his fourth consecutive clean sheet. The match also featured a touching tribute to the late wife of St. Louis City player Eduard Löwen.

Why it matters

LAFC's dominant start to the season has them atop the MLS standings with an 8-0 goal differential. The team's combination of experienced stars and tactical cohesion has them poised for a potential historic campaign, though maintaining this level of performance will be a challenge.

The details

Choiniere opened the scoring with a precise shot from the top of the box in the first half, and then doubled LAFC's lead with a powerful bending strike in the second half. Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 39, continued his stellar form with his fourth straight shutout, showcasing his enduring quality. The match also featured a touching tribute to Ilona Löwen, the wife of St. Louis City player Eduard Löwen, who recently passed away.

  • LAFC and St. Louis City faced off on April 10, 2026.
  • Mathieu Choiniere scored his goals in the 23rd and 67th minutes.

The players

Mathieu Choiniere

An experienced MLS veteran who scored a brace to lead LAFC to victory.

Hugo Lloris

The 39-year-old LAFC goalkeeper recorded his fourth consecutive clean sheet, continuing his stellar form.

Eduard Löwen

The St. Louis City player whose wife, Ilona Löwen, recently passed away, prompting a touching tribute from both teams.

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What they’re saying

“Mathieu Choiniere's performance today was truly special. His goals were world-class, and he's proving to be a vital part of our success.”

— Bob Bradley, LAFC Head Coach

“Losing Ilona has been the hardest thing our family has ever gone through. The support from the football community has been overwhelming, and I'm grateful for the tribute today.”

— Eduard Löwen, St. Louis City Player

What’s next

LAFC will look to continue their unbeaten start when they face off against the Seattle Sounders on April 17, 2026.

The takeaway

LAFC's dominant start to the season, led by the heroics of Mathieu Choiniere and Hugo Lloris, has them poised for a potential historic campaign. However, maintaining this level of performance will be a challenge, and the team's ability to handle the pressure of expectations will be crucial to their long-term success.