Cifuentes scores to lead LAFC past Nashville

  • Nashville SC’s Alex Muyl (19) and Los Angeles FC’s Kwadwo...

    Nashville SC’s Alex Muyl (19) and Los Angeles FC’s Kwadwo Opoku (22) battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

  • Los Angeles FC’s Cristian Arango (9) is congratulated after scoring...

    Los Angeles FC’s Cristian Arango (9) is congratulated after scoring a goal against Nashville SC during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

  • Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar (10) waves to the crowd after...

    Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar (10) waves to the crowd after scoring a goal against Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Tomás Romero, second from left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

  • Nashville SC’s Dax McCarty, right, battles with Los Angeles FC’s...

    Nashville SC’s Dax McCarty, right, battles with Los Angeles FC’s Cristian Arango during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

  • Nashville SC’s Alex Muyl, center, and Los Angeles FC’s Ryan...

    Nashville SC’s Alex Muyl, center, and Los Angeles FC’s Ryan Hollingshead, right, head the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

  • Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau dives for a goal...

    Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau dives for a goal by Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

  • Los Angeles FC’s Ilie Sánchez, left, argus a call against...

    Los Angeles FC’s Ilie Sánchez, left, argus a call against him during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Nashville SC Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

  • Los Angeles FC’s Giorgio Chiellini, left, and Nashville SC’s Hany...

    Los Angeles FC’s Giorgio Chiellini, left, and Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar (10) chase the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

  • Los Angeles FC’s Kwadwo Opoku, left, and Nashville SC’s Brian...

    Los Angeles FC’s Kwadwo Opoku, left, and Nashville SC’s Brian Anunga, right, vie for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

  • Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar, left, and Los Angeles FC’s Carlos...

    Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar, left, and Los Angeles FC’s Carlos Vela, right, run for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

  • Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis kicks against Los Angeles FC...

    Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis kicks against Los Angeles FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

  • Los Angeles FC’s Kellyn Acosta (23) and Nashville SC’s Alex...

    Los Angeles FC’s Kellyn Acosta (23) and Nashville SC’s Alex Muyl (19) vie for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

  • Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis plays against Los Angeles FC...

    Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis plays against Los Angeles FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

  • Nashville SC’s C.J. Sapong plays against Los Angeles FC during...

    Nashville SC’s C.J. Sapong plays against Los Angeles FC during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Jose Cifuentes scored to lead Los Angeles FC to a 2-1 win Sunday over Nashville.

Cifuentes’ game-winning goal came in the 46th minute to put LAFC (13-4-3) on top 2-1.

LAFC also got one goal from Christian Arango.

Hany Mukhtar scored for Nashville (8-7-6).

Nashville outshot LAFC 12-10, with three shots on goal to five for LAFC.

Maxime Crepeau saved two of the three shots he faced for LAFC. Joe Willis saved three of the five shots he faced for Nashville.

Both teams next play Saturday. LAFC visits Sporting Kansas City and Nashville visits Cincinnati.

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