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Denis Bouanga scores two goals to help LAFC beat St. Louis 2-0

May. 15, 2024 23:24 PM EDT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored two goals and Hugo Lloris made seven saves for his third clean sheet of the season to help LAFC beat St. Louis 2-0 on Wednesday night. Bouanga joined Carlos Vela as the only players in club history to score at least 10 game-winning goals. ...

French striker Olivier Giroud makes his MLS move, joining Los Angeles FC

May. 14, 2024 10:31 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — World Cup-winning French striker Olivier Giroud is signing with Los Angeles FC. LAFC formally announced the long-anticipated move Tuesday for the 37-year-old Giroud, who leaves Europe after 18 years in the top professional leagues in France, England and Italy....

Cristian Olivera scores 2 goals, Denis Bouanga adds 3 assists as LAFC beats Whitecaps 3-0

May. 12, 2024 00:44 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cristian Olivera scored two goals, the 22-year-old's first multi-goal game in MLS, Denis Bouanga added three assists and Los Angeles FC beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 Saturday night Bouanga, on the left side, ran onto a ball played by Eduard Atuesta and drilled...

Espinoza scores go-ahead goal, Yarbrough has 5 saves to help Earthquakes rally, beat Rapids 3-2

May. 11, 2024 23:57 PM EDT

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Cristian Espinoza had a goal and an assist, Vitor Costa de Brito added two assists and William Yarbrough had five saves to help the San Jose Earthquakes rally from a two-goal deficit to beat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 Saturday night. San Jose (3-8-1) beat...

Timbers' Chara readies for rival Sounders boasting MLS record for regular-season games with a club

May. 10, 2024 20:47 PM EDT

Diego Chara's legacy in Major League Soccer isn't just the fouls that he's so frequently called for. It's his longevity. And that smile. Chara and the Portland Timbers will host longtime Cascadia Cup rival Seattle on Sunday. It will be the 38-year-old Colombian...

Quick start sends Earthquakes to 3-1 victory over LAFC

May. 04, 2024 22:02 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Rodrigues gave San Jose the lead in the 5th minute and the Earthquakes never looked back in a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles FC at Levi's Stadium on Saturday night. San Jose (2-8-1), which ended a five-match unbeaten run, jumped out to a 1-0 lead on...

Denis Bouanga's stoppage-time goal helps LAFC beat Timbers 3-2

Apr. 28, 2024 00:54 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored in the second minute of stoppage time, Timothy Tillman added a goal and Los Angeles FC beat the Portland Timbers 3-2 Saturday night. Kei Kamara's header off a corner kick was swatted away by goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau but skipped out to the...

Denis Bouanga's 2 goals help LAFC play Red Bulls to 2-2 tie

Apr. 21, 2024 01:01 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored two goals, his second multi-goal game this season, to help Los Angeles FC rally from an early deficit for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night. Bouanga ripped a right-footer from the left corner of the penalty area into...

Bogusz scores in each half as LAFC notches 2-2 draw with Timbers

Apr. 13, 2024 19:12 PM EDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Mateusz Bogusz scored a goal in each half to guide Los Angeles FC to a 2-2 draw with the Portland Timbers, who lost goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau to a red card early in the second half on Saturday. Evander had a goal and an assist to lead the Timbers (2-3-4), who...

Timothy Tillman, Denis Bouanga score in LAFC's 2-1 win over LA Galaxy in El Tráfico rivalry game

Apr. 06, 2024 22:14 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Timothy Tillman and Denis Bouanga scored in the first half, and Los Angeles FC ended archrival LA Galaxy's unbeaten start to the season with a 2-1 victory on Saturday. Bouanga converted a penalty off a questionable call against Miki Yamane in the 35th minute, and...