Club World Cup: Chelsea Beats LAFC Behind Goals From Neto, Fernández
Pedro Neto scored in the first half and Enzo Fernández in the 79th minute to give Chelsea a 2-0 win over LAFC at the Club World Cup.1 DAY AGO
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Neto, Fernández each score to lead Chelsea over LAFC 2-0 in Club World Cup
Pedro Neto scored in the first half and Enzo Fernández in the 79th minute to give Chelsea a 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC in Group D’s Club World Cup opener1 DAY AGO
Caps win with late goal Giroud scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Sporting Kansas City.
Impact Giroud sealed the 3-1 victory in the 93rd minute after Denis Bouanga played him through on goal. This marked his second consecutive appearance off the bench with a goal in MLS. The World Cup winner will aim to bring his experience into a new World Cup competition, this time with his club starting next Monday against Chelsea for the black and gold.
JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE
Denis Bouanga's 1 goal, 2 assists help LAFC beat Sporting KC 3-1
Denis Bouanga had a goal and two assists, Eddie Segura scored his first goal since 2020 and Los Angeles FC extended its unbeaten streak to nine games with a 2-1 win over Sporting K...JUNE 9
LAFC claims final spot in Club World Cup with 2-1 victory over Club América in play-in match
Los Angeles FC secured the final spot in the FIFA Club World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Club América in a play-in matchJUNE 1
LAFC, Club América are anticipating their 'massive' play-in match to join Club World Cup field
The stakes are extraordinary when Los Angeles FC hosts Club América this weekendMAY 30
Scores equalizer off bench Giroud scored the equalizing goal in LAFC's 2-2 draw Saturday against Montreal.
Impact The veteran forward provided an important spark off the bench with three shots (one on target), finding the back of the net at a key time. Giroud gets a nice break and should have a bigger role against Sporting KC in two weeks.
MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Giroud, Delgado each score for LAFC in 2-2 tie with Montreal
Olivier Giroud and Mark Delgado each scored a goal for Los Angeles FC on Saturday night in a 2-2 tie with CF MontrealMAY 25
Olivier Giroud fantastic EQUALIZER for LAFC!
MAY 25 • YOUTUBE
Instant impact from bench Giroud assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-0 victory against Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact Giroud entered the match Saturday for just the final eight minutes and made an instant impact, assisting LAFC's fourth goal during their 4-0 rout of Seattle. The eight-minute shift marked the striker's return to action after going as an unused substitute in LAFC's previous two matches. Giroud has managed one goal and on assist over eight appearances (five starts) to begin the 2025 MLS season.
MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Scores at Portland Giroud scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Portland Timbers.
Impact Giroud scored his first goal in the campaign just before halftime to cut Portland's lead to 2-1. The forward matched his season-high in shots during the road draw. That was his fourth start in six overall appearances in 2025.
APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE
Olivier Giroud Ends 8-Month MLS Goal Drought With Exquisite Free Kick for LAFC The French World Cup champion had failed to score in his first 16 MLS matches ahead of Saturday night
APRIL 20 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Bouanga converts late penalty to pull LAFC into 3-3 draw with Portland
Denis Bouanga converted a penalty kick in the 90th minute to pull LAFC into a 3-3 draw against the Portland TimbersAPRIL 20
Olivier Giroud! First MLS goal for LAFC is a thing of beauty | MLSSoccer.com Olivier Giroud went full-on legend mode for his first MLS goal.
APRIL 20 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Denis Bouanga and Sergi Palencia each score a goal, LAFC beats Earthquakes 2-1
Denis Bouanga had a goal and an assists, Sergi Palencia also scored a goal to help Los Angeles FC beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1APRIL 13
Limited impact in loss Giroud recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Houston Dynamo.
Impact Giroud recently recovered from a leg injury and was able to start against Houston, but he contributed little in terms of offensive output other than a missed header. The veteran, still without goals in the current campaign, is an option for finishing plays and winning balls near the opposition box, although he may split time on the field with Nathan Ordaz for a team that is playing many games between league and CONCACAF activity.
APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE
Unused substitute against Miami Giroud (leg) was on the bench for Wednesday's 1-0 win against Inter Miami in the CONCACAF, confirming that he has recovered from his injury.
Impact Giroud remained an unused substitute on Wednesday, but his presence on the bench confirmed that he has recovered from his leg injury. He has been in poor scoring form since his arrival at LAFC and will likely need to fight to get that starting spot back as the striker in the upcoming games.
APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles FC faces San Diego FC after shutout victory
A game after shutting out Sporting Kansas City 2-0, Los Angeles FC plays San Diego FCMARCH 28
Back with LAFC Giroud is back in training with LAFC after being honored in France for his national team career, the club posted.
Impact Giroud dealt with a minor leg injury but also traveled to France to be honored for his national team career at Stade de France. He is back in training and should be available against San Diego on Saturday.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Sporting Kansas City seeks first victory of the season, hosts Los Angeles FC
Sporting Kansas City looks for its first victory of the season when it hosts Los Angeles FCMARCH 21
Ruled out Saturday Giroud (leg) is out for Saturday's clash with Austin, per the MLS injury report.
Impact Giroud is out for Saturday's match, and he's also expected to miss a March 23 trip to Kansas City to be honored by the French national team. That means Giroud's next chance to play will be a March 29 trip to San Diego.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Will be honored in France Giroud will be honored by the French Federation of Football (FFF) before the second leg of the quarterfinal of the Nations League against Croatia on March. 23, meaning he will miss...
Impact Giroud will miss the clash with Sporting Kansas City as he will travel to France to be honored on March. 23 for his international career. The Frenchman is still the top scorer in France's history ahead of Thierry Henry and Kylian Mbappe and will receive a great tribute from the French fans after his decision to retire from the national team.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE
Swanson: LAFC needs Olivier Giroud to 'score as many goals as he's used to' Giroud, who joined LAFC from AC Milan last July, is still seeking his first regular-season goal after LAFC’s 1-0 win over Minnesota United F...
FEBRUARY 23 • DAILYNEWS.COM
Paul Pogba's next club: Man Utd three-peat, MLS link-up with Lionel Messi or Olivier Giroud & the eight free transfer options for France World Cup winner after doping ban ends - ranked | Goal.com US GOAL ranks Paul Pogba's free transfer options after his doping ban ends, from a sensational return to Manchester United to a link-up with Li...
FEBRUARY 22 • GOAL.COM
Los Angeles FC striker Olivier Giroud's home was burglarized, police say
Los Angeles FC striker Olivier Giroud’s home was the target of a burglary earlier this monthFEBRUARY 19
