André Luiz scores in Sporting Kansas City win over LAFC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 5:09 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Sporting Kansas City recorded a 3-1 victory against LAFC on Saturday at Sporting Park. The win snapped a seven-game winless streak for the club. André Luiz, a club-record signing who joined as a Designated Player from Olympiacos in mid-August, scored his first MLS goal during his debut start. Manager Raphael Wicky praised the Brazilian forward's individual performance, including his speed and one-on-one ability. Sporting Kansas City now holds five wins for the season. The team prepares to host the Philadelphia Union on September 19.
- •Sporting Kansas City defeated LAFC 3-1 at Sporting Park.
- •André Luiz scored his first MLS goal in his first start for the team.
- •The win ended a seven-game winless streak for Sporting Kansas City.
- •Sporting Kansas City next plays the Philadelphia Union on September 19.
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"By José NuñezAndré Luiz looks like money well spent for Sporting Kansas City.The club-record signing who arrived as a Designated Player last month for a reported $18 million fee opened his MLS acco...
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