Teenage rookie David Martínez scored early, Denis Bouanga had two assists, and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris earned his league-leading 14th clean sheet of the season as Los Angeles FC breezed to a 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.
Los Angeles FC attacker Denis Bouanga , left, passes the ball over Sporting Kansas City defender Jake Davis during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Kan. Sporting Kansas City attacker Johnny Russell reacts after missing a goal attempt during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Los Angeles FC Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Kan.
Martínez took a pass from Denis Bouanga in the 14th minute and scored for the fourth time this season to give LAFC the lead for good. Martínez was making his third start and 15th appearance. Cristian Olivera found the net for the sixth time, scoring in the first minute of stoppage time to give LAFC a two-goal advantage at halftime. Bouanga notched his career-high 11th assist of the campaign on the goal and Timothy Tillman added his career-best sixth.
Defender Aaron Long found the net in the 69th minute to complete the scoring. It was Long’s first goal since he scored four for the New York Red Bulls in 2022. Fellow defender Eddie Segura snagged his first assist this season and his first since he had two for the club in 2021.
LAFC will travel to play the Vancouver Whitecaps next Saturday before hosting the San Jose Earthquakes for a Decision Day match on Oct. 19 to close out the regular season.
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