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LAFC Dominates San Jose with Record Crowd and Hat Trick

9/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

Son Heung-min scored 53 seconds into the match, the third-fastest goal in LAFC history, leading to a 4-2 win over San Jose Earthquakes.
Denis Bouanga achieved a hat trick, raising his season total to 18 goals and tying Carlos Vela for LAFC's all-time scoring record at 93 goals.
LAFC took a 3-0 lead within the first 12 minutes before San Jose's Preston Judd scored.
The match drew a record 50,978 fans at Levi's Stadium.
LAFC is fifth in the Western Conference, just one point behind Seattle.

History

Historical Context

Major League Soccer (MLS) was established in 1996, significantly boosting professional soccer in the U.S. The league has grown to include teams like Los Angeles FC (LAFC), which won the MLS Cup in 2022. The match drew a record attendance of 50,978 fans, highlighting soccer's rising popularity and the league's lasting influence on American sports culture.

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Story summary

Son Heung-min scored 53 seconds into the match, the third-fastest goal in LAFC history, leading to a 4-2 win over San Jose Earthquakes.
Denis Bouanga achieved a hat trick, raising his season total to 18 goals and tying Carlos Vela for LAFC's all-time scoring record at 93 goals.
LAFC took a 3-0 lead within the first 12 minutes before San Jose's Preston Judd scored.
The match drew a record 50,978 fans at Levi's Stadium.
LAFC is fifth in the Western Conference, just one point behind Seattle.

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