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LAFC Beats Real Salt Lake 3-1, Lloris Notches Ninth Shutout

7/23/2026

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Summary

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Los Angeles FC defeated Real Salt Lake 3-1 on July 22, 2026 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, with Son Heung-min’s 11th-minute strike and Denis Bouanga’s 40th-minute goal giving a 2-0 lead.
DeAndre Yedlin’s own goal in the 68th minute and Lukas Engel’s first MLS goal in the 86th minute gave Real Salt Lake its two goals.
Hugo Lloris made six saves, raising his league-leading shutouts to nine this season.

History

Historical Context

MLS launched in 1996 with ten teams, D.C. United winning the inaugural MLS Cup and average attendance around 13,000. After early financial struggles, the league expanded steadily, adding Los Angeles FC in 2018 and reaching 30 clubs. The 2026 LAFC 3-1 victory over Real Salt Lake illustrates that growth, now reflected in a 2024 average attendance of over 23,200 fans.

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Story summary

Los Angeles FC defeated Real Salt Lake 3-1 on July 22, 2026 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, with Son Heung-min’s 11th-minute strike and Denis Bouanga’s 40th-minute goal giving a 2-0 lead.
DeAndre Yedlin’s own goal in the 68th minute and Lukas Engel’s first MLS goal in the 86th minute gave Real Salt Lake its two goals.
Hugo Lloris made six saves, raising his league-leading shutouts to nine this season.

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