Denis Bouanga Nets 20th Goal in LAFC and Vancouver Whitecaps 1-1 Draw

Golden Boot winner Bouanga's 20th goal secures third place for LAFC in Western Conference; Whitecaps remain sixth despite Ali Ahmed's equalizer and face LAFC in first playoff round.

Denis Bouanga's 20th goal of the season helped Los Angeles FC finish in a 1-1 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps in the regular-season finale, solidifying LAFC's third place in the Western Conference.
Ali Ahmed scored the tying goal in the second half for the Whitecaps, securing their sixth position in the Western Conference and setting up a rematch against LAFC in the first playoff round.
Vancouver Whitecaps' goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka's impressive game performance included six saves, including a kick save in the final minute to stave off LAFC from reclaiming the lead.
LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau managed two saves, including stopping a left-footed penalty kick from Ryan Gauld, who missed two penalties in this match after a previously perfect record this season.
Despite the draw, both teams achieved personal victories; Bouanga secured the Golden Boot as the league's leading goal scorer, and the Whitecaps set a franchise record with 55 goals scored during the campaign.