The Los Angeles Force shut out Problems FC 1-0 at St. Anthony High School Stadium on Sunday in the Long Beach crosstown derby to open the 2026 NISA Nation fall season. Chila scored the only goal in the 39th minute of the first half for Los Angeles, continuing its undefeated streak at home. With that win, the Force has won six consecutive league matches, carrying over from the 2026 NISA Spring Showcase. The LA Force leads the Southwest Region with three points as the club looks to continue its run of dominance into the fall season after Matchweek 1, while Problems FC has lost four consecutive matches going back to the spring season. Next, the LA Force faces 405 derby rivals Capo FC at home on Saturday, September 5, in the "NISA Nation Game of the Week". Problems FC will host Capo FC at Long Beach City College's Soccer Field 1 on Sunday in the lone Matchweek 2 matchup this weekend.