The Los Angeles City College Cubs men’s soccer team experienced a tight 2-1 defeat to LA Mission in an away game on September 15, 2026. Erick Grimaldo put the Cubs on the scoreboard first, scoring at 24:12 in the first half.
LA Mission quickly equalized with a goal from Hector Aleman Marroquin at 28:46. Nathan Nava then scored the winning goal for LA Mission at 41:00 and also provided an assist during the match.
Los Angeles City had 12 shots with four on target, and goalkeeper Emilio Garcia made five saves to keep the Cubs competitive throughout the game. LA Mission recorded 10 shots with seven on goal, supported by goalkeeper Joseph Bardales, who made three saves. The match was physical, with Los Angeles City committing 14 fouls compared to LA Mission’s 11. The visitors had three corner kicks while LA Mission had six.
CSB Take
Los Angeles City College displayed resilience and offensive potential despite falling short. Erick Grimaldo’s goal was a key highlight for the Cubs in an otherwise close contest that highlighted their competitiveness. The game reveals areas for improvement, particularly in defensive execution and maintaining discipline. Addressing these will be essential as the team aims to capitalize on their abilities in future road games during the season.
Source: Original report
