LAFC leader strings together 10 games without losing and 540 minutes without allowing a goal
Three goals from Denis Bouanga and four assists from Son Heung-min in the first half against Orlando City showcase LAFC's strength in 2026
LAFC's tremendous start to the season continued on Saturday night, as Denis Bouanga scored three goals and Son Heung-min dished out four assists—both in the first half—and the club's goal LAFC remained undefeated in their 6-0 victory against Orlando City at BMO Stadium. Denis Bouanga's hat trick came in just 9 minutes (between the 20th and 28th minutes) against one of the worst teams in this young MLS season. LAFC showed no mercy in the first half and continued to add goals. With this 6-0 win, LAFC confirms its position as the best team in MLS, now with 16 points from five wins and one draw. The Black and Gold also improved upon a league record they had already achieved in their previous game, becoming the first team in league history to open a season with six games without conceding a goal, a total of 540 minutes. Ten unbeaten games including MLS and Concacaf. Including Concacaf matches, LAFC now has 10 consecutive games without a loss this season. During this period, the Los Angeles club managed by Marc Dos Santos has scored 24 goals and conceded only 3. LAFC opened the scoring in the 7th minute when Son Heung-min found himself alone in the box after a pass from Sergi Palencia and fired a powerful shot. The ball deflected off defender David Brekalo and into the net for an own goal. The second goal came in the 20th minute and was arguably the best play of the match. They received the ball in midfield and delivered a perfect pass to Bouanga, who, facing the onrushing goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau, chipped it over him. More goals from Denis Bouanga in the first half: Three minutes later, LAFC launched a counter-attack. They cut inside from their own half and played a through ball to Bouanga. The French-Gabonese striker this time cut inside and then fired a right-footed shot for 3-0. And at 28' the Son-Bouanga combination was repeated again for 4-0. The Orlando City defense made a mistake in their clearance. Bouanga stole the ball and immediately played a one-two with Son, who left him alone for the striker to unleash a powerful shot into the net. The fifth goal came in the 39th minute. Bouanga, playing deeper,threaded a pass to Son, and the South Korean star, hugging the byline, laid it off diagonally for Palencia, who finished with his right foot. It was "Sonny's" fourth assist of the game. With several substitutes now on the pitch, LAFC added a sixth goal with a cross from Canadian Jacob Schaffelburg and a header from Tyler Boyd. Orlando City had several dangerous attacks in the second half, but Frenchman Hugo Lloris made six good saves to keep the score at 6-0. Venezuelan David Martinez appeared to score LAFC's seventh goal in the 85th minute, but it was ruled out for offside.

