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Bouanga and Son lead LAFC to 3–1 win over Austin
Denis Bouanga scored twice and Son Heung-min added a goal and two assists as LAFC beat Austin FC 3–1 at BMO Stadium.
The teams played a scoreless first half before Bouanga finished a pass from Son in the 52nd minute. Austin’s Brandon Vázquez equalized in the 66th minute from a Myrto Uzuni assist.
LAFC answered one minute later. Son again supplied Bouanga, who scored his second goal to restore the lead.
Final: LAFC 3, Austin FC 1
Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
LAFC scorers: Denis Bouanga, 52nd and 67th minutes; Son Heung-min, 72nd minute
Austin scorer: Brandon Vázquez, 66th minute
Son finishes the four-goal burst
Bouanga returned the favor in the 72nd minute, combining with Jacob Shaffelburg to set up Son for LAFC’s third goal. All four goals came during a 20-minute stretch after halftime.
CBS/AP reported that Bouanga’s two goals raised his season total to 17, while Son’s two assists gave him a league-leading 15. Son’s late finish was his sixth goal of the season.
LAFC improved to 12-9-9 overall and 9-3-3 at home. The club is scheduled to visit New York City FC on Saturday; Austin hosts Vancouver the same day.
Game coverage: CBS Los Angeles/AP — October 14, 2026 →
Official match report: Austin FC — October 14, 2026 →