NEW YORK — Leo Walta scored his first career MLS goal for Los Angeles Football Club on Saturday in a 1-1 tie with New York City FC at Citi Field.
Walta, acquired Aug. 31 by LAFC on loan, scored late in the first half to put LAFC ahead. The 23-year-old midfielder put away a straight-away free kick from 30 yards out to open the scoring in first-half stoppage time.
Andres Perea scored a goal and Matt Freese had two saves for New York City FC.
Perea slammed home a header off a corner kick played in by Nicolás Fernández to make it 1-1 in the 59th minute.
Hugo Lloris had three saves for LAFC (12-9-10).
LAFC plays rival LA Galaxy on Oct. 25.