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LAFC Triumphs 4-1: Bouanga's Hat Trick Secures Playoff Spot

9/22/2025

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LAFC won 4-1 against Real Salt Lake at BMO Stadium, marking their third consecutive victory.
Denis Bouanga scored a hat trick, and Heung-Min Son added his first goal at the venue.
LAFC secured a playoff spot for the seventh time in eight years, now at 14-7-8.
Real Salt Lake initially led with Brayan Vera's 14th-minute goal but could not maintain the advantage.
Bouanga equalized before halftime, then scored twice more in the second half.

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LAFC won 4-1 against Real Salt Lake at BMO Stadium, marking their third consecutive victory.
Denis Bouanga scored a hat trick, and Heung-Min Son added his first goal at the venue.
LAFC secured a playoff spot for the seventh time in eight years, now at 14-7-8.
Real Salt Lake initially led with Brayan Vera's 14th-minute goal but could not maintain the advantage.
Bouanga equalized before halftime, then scored twice more in the second half.