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Bouanga Nets Hat Trick in LAFC’s 4-1 Win, First With 20 Goals in Three Straight MLS Seasons

The result boosts LAFC’s seeding with five matches left after a playoff berth was secured the previous night.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 21: Denis Bouanga #99 of LAFC congratulates Son Heung-Min #7 after he scored a goal against Real Salt Lake during the first half of the game at BMO Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Son Heung-min of Los Angeles Football Club (2nd from L) celebrates with teammate Denis Bouanga (2nd from R) after scoring a goal against Real Salt Lake during the clubs' Major League Soccer match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 21, 2025, in this Getty Images photo. (Yonhap)
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Los Angeles Football Club head coach Steve Cherundolo (standing) watches his team play Real Salt Lake in a Major League Soccer match at America First Field in Sandy, Utah, on Sept. 17, 2025, in this Imagn Images photo via Reuters. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Denis Bouanga’s treble versus Real Salt Lake lifted his season total to 22 goals, tying Lionel Messi for the MLS lead.
  • The forward set an LAFC mark with his fourth regular‑season hat trick and has scored in four straight matches.
  • LAFC became the first MLS club to record hat tricks in three consecutive games, achieved by Bouanga, Son Heung‑min, then Bouanga.
  • Son produced a goal and two assists in the win and has tallied six goals and four assists across seven league appearances since his August arrival.
  • With 50 points, LAFC sit fourth in the Western Conference with five games remaining after clinching a postseason spot via St. Louis City’s win over San Jose.