Escobar scores tying goal for LAFC in 2-2 tie with Union

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Franco Escobar scored the equalizer for Los Angeles FC in a 2-2 tie with the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Franco Escobar scored the equalizer for Los Angeles FC in a 2-2 tie with the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

Escobar scored the equalizer in the 82nd minute for LAFC (7-1-2).

LAFC also got one goal from Kwadwo Opoku.

Philadelphia Union forward Julian Carranza, left, and Los Angeles FC defender Sebastien Ibeagha tangle during the first half of a Major League Soccer match Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Philadelphia Union forward Julian Carranza, left, and Los Angeles FC defender Sebastien Ibeagha tangle during the first half of a Major League Soccer match Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Daniel Gazdag and Julian Carranza scored one goal each for the Union (5-1-4).

LAFC outshot the Union 16-9, with six shots on goal to two for the Union.

Andre Blake had four saves for the Union.

Both teams next play Saturday. LAFC visits the Colorado Rapids and the Union host the New York Red Bulls.

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