LAFC signs defender Sergi Palencia from Saint-Étienne
February 2, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles FC signed Spanish defender Sergi Palencia on Thursday to a two-year contract through the 2024 season.
The 26-year-old Palencia is joining the defending Major League Soccer champions from Saint-Étienne in France's Ligue 2.
Arango boots LAFC into Western final in 3-2 win over Galaxy
October 21, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Cristian “Chicho” Arango was able to keep Los Angeles Football Club's dream of a first MLS championship alive and end rival LA Galaxy's season in one shot.
Arango scored on a rebound in the third minute of second-half stoppage time as LAFC advanced to the Western Conference final in the MLS Cup Playoffs on Thursday night with a 3-2 victory over the Galaxy in the latest dramatic edition of the rivalry known as El Trafico.
Arango’s goal in 93rd minute propels LAFC past Galaxy 3-2
October 21, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Cristian “Chicho” Arango scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time and the Los Angeles Football Club advanced to the Western Conference final in the MLS Cup Playoffs on Thursday night with a 3-2 victory over rival LA Galaxy in the latest dramatic edition of the rivalry known as El Trafico.
LAFC signs forward Denis Bouanga from France’s Saint-Étienne
August 5, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Forward Denis Bouanga signed with Los Angeles FC on Friday as the Major League Soccer-leading club's third designated player.
Bouanga is leaving Saint-Étienne of France's second division to join LAFC, the club announced without disclosing contract terms.
Delort scores 2 as Nice wins to move into 4th in France
May 11, 2022 GMTPARIS (AP) — Striker Andy Delort scored twice as Nice rallied from 2-0 down to beat struggling Saint-Etienne 4-2 and move into fourth place in the French league on Wednesday.
The fourth spot secures automatic entry into next season's Europa League and Nice is one point above fifth-place Rennes, which lost 2-1 at French Cup winner Nantes on Wednesday.
Lorient hits 6 goals against Saint-Etienne in French league
April 8, 2022 GMTPARIS (AP) — Lorient conceded two early goals before thrashing Saint-Etienne 6-2 in the French league to move four points clear of the relegation zone on Friday.
Mali striker Ibrahima Kone and Nigeria forward Terem Moffi both scored twice for Lorient.
Messi assists help PSG top Saint-Etienne; Neymar injured
November 28, 2021 GMTPARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi had three assists in a 3-1 win over 10-man Saint-Etienne on Sunday to help Paris Saint-Germain extend its lead atop the French league to 12 points but the victory was marred by an injury to star striker Neymar.