Scenes from Los Angeles as New York City FC faces LAFC on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

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Los Angeles FC forward Corey Baird (13) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer game against the New York City FC Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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Los Angeles FC forward Diego Rossi, left, and New York City FC midfielder James Sands (16) head the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer game Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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New York City FC players celebrate a 2-1 win over Los Angeles FC after their MLS soccer game Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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New York City FC players celebrate after a goal scored by midfielder Ismael Tajouri (17) during the second half against the Los Angeles FC on May 29, 2021.

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Los Angeles FC players celebrate after forward Corey Baird (13) scored a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer game against the New York City FC Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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New York City FC midfielder Valentin Castellanos, back, and Los Angeles FC midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye (14) collide during the first half of an MLS soccer game Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega (23) makes a save during the first half of an MLS soccer game against the New York City FC Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles.

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New York City FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson, right, makes a save against a shot by Los Angeles FC forward Danny Musovski, center, during the second half of an MLS soccer game Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles. New York City FC midfielder James Sands (16) is at left.

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Los Angeles FC forward Corey Baird (13) shoot the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer game against the New York City FC Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles.

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New York City FC and Los Angeles FC players react after a goal scored by New York City FC midfielder Ismael Tajouri during the first half of an MLS soccer game Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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New York City FC celebrates after a goal scored by forward Jesus Medina (19) during the second half of an MLS soccer game against the Los Angeles FC Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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New York City FC defender Malte Amundsen, center left, and defender Anton Tinnerholm (3) celebrate a 2-1 win over Los Angeles FC after their MLS soccer game Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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New York City FC midfielder Valentin Castellanos, left, tries to take control of the ball from Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela (10) during the first half of an MLS soccer game Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles.

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New York City FC midfielder Valentin Castellanos (11) and Los Angeles FC defender Jesus Murillo (94) head the ball during the first half on May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles FC midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye, center left, and New York City FC midfielder Keaton Parks (55) battle for control of the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer game Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles FC defender Diego Palacios, left, defender Eddie Segura, right, and New York City FC forward Andres Jasson, center, battle for control of the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer game Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles.

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New York City FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson, bottom, makes a save near Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela (10) and New York City FC forward Andres Jasson, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer game Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles.

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New York City FC forward Andres Jasson, top, jumps over Los Angeles FC defender Diego Palacios (12) during the first half of an MLS soccer game Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Los Angeles.

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