LAFC Routs Orlando City SC in Dominant Victory

Denis Bouanga scores hat trick, Son Heung-min adds four assists in 6-0 win

Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:12am

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In a one-sided affair, Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) cruised to a 6-0 victory over Orlando City SC at BMO Stadium on Saturday night. LAFC's star forwards Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min led the charge, with Bouanga netting a hat trick and Son providing four assists in the first half alone. The win extends LAFC's unbeaten start to the season and sets a new club record for consecutive shutouts in MLS play.

Why it matters

LAFC's dominant performance showcases the team's offensive firepower and defensive solidity, cementing their status as one of the top contenders in MLS. The result also highlights the struggles of Orlando City SC, who entered the match with the league's leakiest defense and an interim head coach.

The details

LAFC opened the scoring in the 7th minute when a cross from Son Heung-min was deflected into the net by Orlando defender David Brekalo for an own goal. Bouanga then took over, scoring three goals in a nine-minute span in the first half to complete a rapid-fire hat trick, all assisted by Son. Sergi Palencia added LAFC's fifth goal in the 39th minute, also set up by Son. In the second half, Jacob Shaffelburg came on for his LAFC debut and scored the team's sixth goal in the 70th minute.

  • LAFC opened the scoring in the 7th minute.
  • Bouanga scored his three goals in the 20th, 23rd, and 29th minutes.
  • Palencia scored LAFC's fifth goal in the 39th minute.
  • Shaffelburg scored LAFC's sixth goal in the 70th minute.
  • Son and Bouanga were substituted in the 58th minute.

The players

Denis Bouanga

LAFC forward who scored a hat trick in the first half.

Son Heung-min

LAFC forward who provided four assists in the first half.

Sergi Palencia

LAFC defender who scored the team's fifth goal.

Jacob Shaffelburg

LAFC forward who scored the team's sixth goal in his debut.

Hugo Lloris

LAFC goalkeeper who recorded his sixth consecutive shutout.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with a lot of energy and intensity, and our attackers were clinical in front of goal. It's a great result, but we know we have a tough test coming up against Cruz Azul.”

— Marc Dos Santos, LAFC Head Coach

What’s next

LAFC will host Mexican club Cruz Azul on Tuesday for the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal.

The takeaway

LAFC's dominant win over Orlando City SC showcases the team's offensive firepower and defensive solidity, cementing their status as one of the top contenders in MLS. The result also highlights the struggles of Orlando City SC, who will need to address their defensive issues if they hope to turn their season around.