On a decisive night for Hispanic soccer in the United States, Los Angeles FC (LAFC) sealed its place in the next phase of the Major League Soccer(MLS) 2025 Playoffs thanks to a convincing performance against Austin FC.
The Angelino team won 4-1 in Game 2 of the best-of-three first round, ending the series before the decisive game.
The offensive duel that defined the series
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The game was headed in the 21st minute when South Korea’s Son Heung min made it 1-0 after a counter-attack and an assist from teammate Denis Bouanga.
Just three minutes later, Bouanga scored with precision after another quick LAFC attack to make it 2-0 and put Austin off their stride.
The 3-0 lead came before halftime, consolidating the victory.
Los Angeles side won 4-1 in Game 2
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The Texan team scored from the penalty kick, but the advantage was too large to be reversed.
The icing on the cake was Jeremy Ebobisse’s stoppage-time goal to close out the scoring.
What’s next for LAFC
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With the series already decided, LAFC prepares for the Western Conference semifinal.
They await the winner of the clash between Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Dallas.
The objective of the black and gold team is clear:
To advance to the final and compete for the title, maintaining the intensity and level shown in this phase.
Latino pride shines with LAFC
For Latino fans in the United States, this LAFC breakthrough represents more than just a sporting triumph.
With international stars and an outstanding performance on a high-caliber stage, the team has become a benchmark of Latin power in MLS.
The Bouanga-Son duo, both with an international presence and recognized talent, is driving this message of identity and success in U.S. soccer.
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