LAFC outduel Miami, RBNY's youth movement & more from Matchday 1
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Key Points:
- LAFC defeated reigning MLS Cup champions Inter Miami 3-0 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in front of a record crowd of 75,673, showcasing their strong defensive discipline and deadly transition play despite having only 34.5% possession.
- Red Bull New York impressed with a young lineup featuring three players aged 17 or younger, dominating Orlando City with 4.5 expected goals but winning narrowly 2-1, signaling a promising start under new coach Michael Bradley.
- D.C. United secured a 1-0 victory over Philadelphia Union with Tai Baribo scoring against his former team, marking D.C.'s first win over Philly since 2021 and highlighting their physical and counterattacking style despite playing
