With his hat-trick against Orlando City, LAFC star Denis Bouanga claimed the fifth MLS Player of the Matchday award in his career, but remains far from legends Lionel Messi and Hani Mukhtar.

Son Heung-Min, Denis Bouanga and LAFC are rolling into top form. The Black & Gold maintained their lead atop the Western Conference, with an eye-popping 6-0 win over Orlando City. Son led the charge with a remarkable four first-half assists, while 2025 MVP finalist Bouanga got on the end of three of them.

Los Angeles FC defeated Cruz Azul 3-0 on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, and The Sporting Tribune’s Edwin So was there to capture the following TST Images.

LAFC still hasn't conceded in league play in 2026, only a draw blemishes its record this season, but it's enough to top ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Goals came in bunches on Saturday as every outfield player scored to earn their spot in the Matchday 6 Team of the Matchday presented by Audi.

LOS ANGELES -- Following a 13-day break from MLS play, LAFC were razor sharp in their return, handing Orlando City SC a 6-0 defeat at BMO Stadium on Saturday night. The Black and Gold improved to 5-1-0 and have now recorded six consecutive clean sheets to open the season.

Denis Bouanga scores three first-half goals, and Son Heung-min adds four assists as LAFC routs Orlando City SC 6-0.