LAFC defeated LA Galaxy 3-0 at the Dignity Health Sports Park and continues to climb the Western Conference league table.
LAFC is now 3rd in the Western Conference with 27 points after 16 matches played. Their record now is eight wins, three draws, and five losses.
LA Galaxy sits 9th with 20 points after 16 matches played. Their record now is five wins, five draws, and six losses.
Who Scored for LAFC?
In the 26th minute, LAFC took the lead with a fortunate goal from former LA Galaxy midfielder Marco Delgado. Delgado initially headed the ball towards the goal, but it deflected off a Galaxy defender, and then he finished past Novak Micovic.
Before halftime, LAFC were awarded a penalty kick, and Denis Bouanga converted from the penalty spot to double LAFC's lead.
In the second half, Heung-Min Son scored the third for LAFC after a great play with Delgado.
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Son finished low across from the goal, and he scored his first goal of the 2026 MLS season.
Player Ratings for LA Galaxy and LAFC (1-10)
These post-match player ratings from Athlon Sports are based on first-hand analysis while watching the match.
A one (1) is the worst possible score for a player who saw substantial minutes, while a 10 represents a stellar game-changing performance. A five (5) is average based on a player’s role and expected contributions.
LA Galaxy
- Novak Micovic - 5.5
- John Nelson - 6
- Justin Haak - 6
- Jakob Glesnes - 6
- Miki Yamane - 6
- Elijah Wynder - 6
- Edwin Cerillo - 5
- Lucas Sanabria - 7
- Erik Thommy - N/A (Injured and taken off in 22nd minute)
- Marco Reus - 7
- Joseph Paintsil - 6.5
Subs: Harbor Miller (6), Emiro Garces (6.5), Julian Aude (6), Robert Taylor (6), Ruben Ramos (5)
LAFC
- Hugo Lloris - 6
- Eygen Cheberko - 7
- Aaron Long - 6
- Ryan Porteous - 6
- Ryan Hollingshead - 7
- Marco Delgado - 8.5
- Eddie Segura - 6.5
- Mathieu Choinière - 7
- Denis Bouanga - 9(Man of the Match)
- Heung-Min Son - 8
- Jacob Shaffelburg - 6.5
Subs: David Martinez (5.5), Kenneth Nielsen (5.5), Tyler Boyd (5), Jude Terry (N/A), Jeremy Ebobisse (N/A)
