LAFC triumphs with Denis Bouanga's goal over Minnesota
Los Angeles FC (LAFC) continued their impressive form with a 1-0 victory over Minnesota United, marking their third consecutive win. This latest success came after a shutout against FC Dallas, further cementing LAFC's strong performance in recent games [2][3][4].
The victory moved LAFC's position in the MLS standings, although the exact spot might slightly vary due to the recent wins. As of the standings update before the Minnesota match, LAFC was in 16th place overall with a record of 7-5-5 and 26 points, but this does not reflect their recent victories [1].
Denis Bouanga scored the decisive goal in the 42nd minute of the game against Minnesota United, securing his 11th goal of the season from a penalty kick [2][3][4]. The overall record for LAFC after the Minnesota win is more accurately reflected as 10-5-5, although this does not account for any matches played after the Minnesota game [4].
The win over Minnesota United was LAFC's first game of the season, and their next home game will be against the Galaxy, scheduled for Saturday. The club has now won one game against Minnesota United, with the other game resulting in a draw [1].
LAFC's impressive defensive display was evident once again, with goalkeeper Hugo Lloris making three saves for his third straight clean sheet in the game against Minnesota United. Lloris has now achieved a league-high-tying nine clean sheets for LAFC this season [1].
The shutout wins over Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas were LAFC's last two home games before the game against Minnesota United. Minnesota United, on the other hand, have only won one home game against LAFC since LAFC joined the league in 2018 [1].
Following the victory, LAFC improves to 2-3-4 on the road for the season. Minnesota United, meanwhile, fell to 6-3-3 at home after the loss to LAFC [1]. Dayne St. Clair made five saves for Minnesota United in the game, but could not prevent a goal from being scored [1].
The penalty kick was awarded after Jeremy Ebobisse was fouled by defender Nicolás Romero, who received a yellow card [1]. The last home win for Minnesota United against LAFC was in March of last season, in the debut of Minnesota manager Eric Ramsay [1].
As the MLS standings update post-Minnesota is yet to be released, LAFC's position can be estimated based on their win streak and points gained. However, the precise standings will depend on how other teams perform in their recent matches. In the Western Conference, LAFC was in sixth place with games in hand over the top teams before the Minnesota match [3]. This recent win should help them climb, but the exact position in the overall MLS standings will require an update post-match.
After the victory over Minnesota United, LAFC might climb in the MLS standings, as they were in 16th place before the match, but this does not consider their recent wins. In the upcoming game, LAFC will face the Galaxy at home, aiming for their second win against California-based Rams in the MLS sports season.
