In Major League Soccer (MLS), Los Angeles FC (LAFC) has continued their strong start to the 2025 season with a 1-0 victory over New York City FC. The winning goal was scored by Ryan Hollingshead in the 86th minute, marking LAFC's second win in as many games this season. LAFC, who had an impressive home record in 2024, remains undefeated at BMO Stadium in 2025, now with a 3-0-0 mark. They are set to face the Columbus Crew in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup on March 4.
New York City FC, meanwhile, is navigating a tough start to the season under new head coach Pascal Jansen. After a 2-2 draw against Inter Miami CF in their season opener, they faced another challenging match against LAFC. NYCFC will play five games in March, including their home opener, as they work to find their footing.
On the transfer front, several significant moves have been reported. Atlanta United has finalized a deal to sign Middlesbrough striker Emmanuel Latte Lath for a reported MLS-record fee of $22 million plus add-ons. This addition strengthens Atlanta's attacking lineup, which already includes Miguel Almirón and Aleksei Miranchuk. Additionally, Vancouver Whitecaps' Stuart Armstrong is set to leave for EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday after a brief but successful stint.
In other MLS transfer news, there are ongoing rumors about potential moves for superstar attackers Evander from the Portland Timbers and Lucho Acosta from FC Cincinnati.
For the U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams, there are no immediate matches or significant updates. However, the U.S. Women’s National Team is scheduled to face Brazil in Olympic gold medal rematches in April, with matches set for Los Angeles and San Jose, California.
On the international front, there have been no major updates from the Premier League, La Liga, or Serie A in the last 24 hours. However, the Champions League and other European tournaments are ongoing, with various teams vying for top spots.
In terms of key or popular players, there have been no recent controversies or breaking news. The focus remains on the ongoing league and tournament matches across Europe and the Americas.
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