Major League Soccer Regular Season - 17
Los Angeles FC 4 - 0 FT Sporting Kansas City
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Garcia 2'
37' D. Bouanga (M. Choiniere)
45'+4 D. Martinez (D. Bouanga)
HT
46' ↓ T. Tillman ↑E. Segura
↓ M. Garcia ↑K. Agyabeng 62'
↓ S. Afrifa ↑S. Suleymanov 62'
62' ↓ M. Delgado ↑J. Terry
↓ O. Blorian ↑M. Mosquera 69'
C. Harris 75'
78' ↓ R. Hollingshead ↑R. Raposo
78' ↓ D. Martinez ↑T. Boyd
85' D. Bouanga (T. Boyd)
85' ↓ Son Heung-Min ↑J. Ebobisse
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Los Angeles FC
Goalkeepers
Hugo Lloris 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ryan Hollingshead
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Ryan Porteous 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Aaron Long
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yevhen Cheberko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Timothy Tillman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Mathieu Choinière 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
81
Passes
8
Duels
Mark Delgado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
David Martínez Morales 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Son Heung-min
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Denis Bouanga 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.5
Rating
BENCH
Thomas Hasal 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Eddie Segura 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nkosi Tafari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenny Nielsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jude Terry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Raposo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Boyd 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
15
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Jeremy Ebobisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Shaffelburg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sporting Kansas City
Goalkeepers
Stefan Cleveland 
SIEVE
20%
Save %
20%
Save %
4
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Jacob Davis
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
87
Passes
9
Duels
Or Blorian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Wyatt Meyer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emir Karić
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
95
Passes
2
Duels
Midfielders
Zorhan Bassong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lasse Berg Johnsen
MAGNET
147
Activity
147
Activity
140
Passes
7
Duels
Stephen Afrifa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Manu García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Calvin Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Dejan Joveljić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
John Pulskamp
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Moises Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Bartlow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jansen Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jayden Reid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Bartlett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kwaku Agyabeng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shapi Suleymanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2025 | Los Angeles FC | 3 - 1 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 03/23/2025 | Sporting Kansas City | 0 - 2 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 10/06/2024 | Sporting Kansas City | 0 - 3 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 09/26/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 3 - 1 (AET) | Sporting Kansas City | US Open Cup | BMO Stadium |
| 03/10/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 0 - 0 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 06/18/2023 | Sporting Kansas City | 1 - 2 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 05/18/2023 | Los Angeles FC | 1 - 1 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 07/24/2022 | Sporting Kansas City | 0 - 2 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 04/17/2022 | Los Angeles FC | 3 - 1 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Banc of California Stadium |
| 09/04/2021 | Los Angeles FC | 4 - 0 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Banc of California Stadium |
06/09/2025
03/23/2025
10/06/2024
09/26/2024
03/10/2024
06/18/2023
05/18/2023
07/24/2022
04/17/2022
09/04/2021
Los Angeles FC Win
Sporting Kansas City Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +16
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -16
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 17 | 34 | 38 | 17 | +21 | |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 | 35 | 19 | +16 | |
| 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 | 37 | 24 | +13 | |
| 4 | Houston Dynamo | 17 | 29 | 25 | 24 | +1 | |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 | 29 | 25 | +4 | |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 | 32 | 25 | +7 | |
| 7 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 0 | |
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 | 33 | 33 | 0 | |
| 9 | Seattle Sounders | 17 | 24 | 20 | 22 | -2 | |
| 10 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 | 20 | 25 | -5 | |
| 11 | Colorado Rapids | 18 | 22 | 27 | 25 | +2 | |
| 12 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 | 24 | 29 | -5 | |
| 13 | San Diego | 18 | 21 | 32 | 29 | +3 | |
| 14 | Austin | 18 | 17 | 22 | 36 | -14 | |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 | 18 | 46 | -28 |
P: 17 GD: +21
P: 19 GD: +16
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: +3
P: 18 GD: -14
P: 18 GD: -28
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ruthless LAFC Dismantle Sporting Kansas City at BMO Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Los Angeles FC delivered a masterclass in clinical finishing that exposed their opponents' weaknesses and cemented their status as true contenders.
Early Shockwaves
The atmosphere at BMO Stadium crackled early as the hosts asserted their undeniable offensive efficiency. While Sporting Kansas City managed to edge possession in the opening phases of this regular season clash, they were entirely toothless in the final third. The fragile Balance of the match was shattered completely in the fifth minute when Son Heung-Min ruthlessly found the back of the net to set an aggressive early tone. The visitors passed the ball endlessly—racking up over 600 accurate passes throughout the contest—but barely threatened the target, generating a dismal 0.24 expected goals. Los Angeles was perfectly content to absorb this sterile possession, organizing a disciplined defensive block and waiting patiently for the precise moment to spring their devastating traps on the counter.
A Clinical Masterclass
The true turning point arrived during a brutal, relentless surge just before the halftime interval. D. Bouanga broke the visitors' spirit by doubling the lead in the 37th minute, finishing a lightning-fast transitional sequence beautifully set up by M. Choiniere. With the Stakes incredibly high for Sporting KC as they try to claw their way out of a desperate battle at the bottom of the table, they completely crumbled under the mounting pressure. Just as they hoped to regroup at the break, D. Martinez drove a final dagger into their hopes, smashing home a third goal deep into first-half stoppage time. The hosts generated only eight total shots across the entire match, yet their surgical, ruthless precision in the box turned limited opportunities into an insurmountable 3-0 mountain.
Sealing the Rout
The second half unfolded as a masterclass in game management from the home side. Ryan Porteous anchored the defensive line with an outstanding performance, dominating duels and ensuring Kansas City never found a glimmer of a lifeline. The hosts maintained a remarkably high Intensity off the ball, continuously suffocating any potential midfield comeback. To hammer the final nail into the coffin, impact substitute T. Boyd entered the fray late and instantly unlocked the defense, providing a slick assist for Bouanga's second goal in the 85th minute. This clinical 4-0 destruction pushes Los Angeles FC firmly into third place with 24 points, while the defeated visitors remain entrenched in a miserable 14th place position.
Key Questions
What made Denis Bouanga the Man of the Match?
Bouanga was devastating in the final third, bagging a brilliant brace and providing a crucial assist to dominate the match and secure three points for LAFC.
What does this mean for Los Angeles FC's season?
This commanding 4-0 victory cements LAFC's position in 3rd place with 24 points, proving they are serious contenders while pushing SKC deeper into trouble.
How did substitute Denis Bouanga change the game?
While Bouanga actually started the match, his relentless energy late in the game made him as dangerous as a fresh sub, scoring his second in the 85th minute.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
David Meets a Very Angry Goliath
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. With a massive gulf in quality and league position, this fixture feels like a routine victory waiting to happen for the heavy favorites.
The Setup
Los Angeles FC welcomes cellar-dwelling Sporting Kansas City to BMO Stadium on July 26, 2026. The Stakes are extremely low here, reflecting the jarring mismatch between fifth and fifteenth in the standings. LAFC boasts a robust roster studded with high-caliber Stars, most notably Son Heung-Min, whose presence casts a long shadow over SKC's struggling defense. While there has been a noticeable dip in recent Form for the hosts (WLLLD), the visitors' leaky backline—shipping goals at an alarming rate on the road—completely torpedoes any sense of competitive Balance.
Key Battle
LAFC's Denis Bouanga is primed to terrorize the flanks and exploit the vast spaces left by the visitors. To have even a sliver of hope, Sporting Kansas City must rely entirely on Manu García to orchestrate quick transitions from the midfield and relieve the relentless pressure.
Our Prediction
We expect LAFC to cruise to a comfortable multi-goal victory. They will pin Sporting Kansas City deep from the opening whistle, utilizing their superior attacking firepower to break down a fragile defensive block before coasting through an uneventful second half.