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LAFC Sweeps Austin FC in Thrilling MLS Playoff Series
3 Nov
Summary
- LAFC beats Austin FC 4-1 to advance in MLS playoffs
- Bouanga scores two goals and adds an assist for LAFC
- Son Heung-Min also scores and assists for LAFC
On Sunday, November 3rd, 2025, Los Angeles FC (LAFC) defeated Austin FC 4-1 to sweep the best-of-three series in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs. LAFC, the third seed, had previously won Game 1 by a score of 2-1.
The match was dominated by LAFC, with Denis Bouanga leading the way. Bouanga scored two goals and added an assist to help LAFC cruise to victory. Son Heung-Min also had a strong performance, scoring a goal and providing an assist.
LAFC opened the scoring in the 21st minute when Son, on a counter-attack, froze the defender and blasted a shot into the back of the net. About four minutes later, Son set up Bouanga for an easy finish to make it 2-0.
