Los Angeles FC vs 23.07.26 02:303 – 1Full Time
Real Salt Lake — Major League Soccer: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Los Angeles FC overwhelm Real Salt Lake with dominant display
Los Angeles FC beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 at BMO Stadium in a Major League Soccer Regular Season - 18 fixture, moving to fifth in the table with the win. The scoreline reflected a one-sided contest in which the home side controlled possession and created far more chances than their visitors across the ninety minutes.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Son Heung-Min opened the scoring in the 11th minute, finishing off an assist from Jacob Shaffelburg. Dénis Bouanga doubled the lead just before the break, converting a Mathieu Choinière assist in the 40th minute to send Los Angeles FC into half-time 2-0 ahead. The hosts extended their advantage in the second half when DeAndre Yedlin turned the ball into his own net in the 68th minute, making it 3-0.
Real Salt Lake found a consolation late on when Lukas Engel scored in the 86th minute, assisted by Saba Lobzhanidze, to make it 3-1, but there was no time left for a further response. Los Angeles FC's 71 per cent share of possession and 28 shots to Real Salt Lake's 12 underlined how thoroughly they had dictated the game from start to finish.
Dénis Bouanga scored the second goal of the match and was rated the top performer on the pitch with an 8.0 rating, while Son Heung-Min also found the net and posted a 7.9 rating.
Los Angeles FC's dominance was best captured by their 71 per cent possession share against Real Salt Lake's 29 per cent.
Los Angeles FC beat Real Salt Lake 3–1 (half-time 2–0).
Los Angeles FC met Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer (Regular Season - 16). Kick-off was Thursday, 23 July 2026, 02:30 UTC at BMO Stadium. Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauziere.
Team pages: Los Angeles FC · Real Salt Lake · Major League Soccer
Key moments
- 11' Goal: Son Heung-Min (assist: Jacob Shaffelburg) — 1–0 · Watch Son Heung-Min's goal video (11')
- 40' Goal: Dénis Bouanga (assist: Mathieu Choinière) — 2–0
- 68' Goal (own goal): DeAndre Yedlin — 3–0 · Watch DeAndre Yedlin's goal video (68')
- 86' Goal: Lukas Engel (assist: Saba Lobzhanidze) — 3–1
Starting line-ups
Los Angeles FC (4-3-3)
Real Salt Lake (3-4-2-1)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 82% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Los Angeles FC have gone over 1.5 in 76% of their last 38 matches and Real Salt Lake in 79% of their last 38, aga
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 64% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Los Angeles FC have gone over 2.5 in 58% of their last 38 matches and Real Salt Lake in 61% of their last 38, aga
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 42% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Los Angeles FC have gone over 3.5 in 34% of their last 38 matches and Real Salt Lake in 39% of their last 38, aga
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 64% both teams score
Los Angeles FC to Score. League base rate: 84% home sides score
Home rated 1714 vs 1588 — 0.75 expected score Real Salt Lake struggling away — only 10% wins (last 10) Home scored in 90% of recent home matches
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Major League Soccer fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
- Watch Son Heung-Min's goal against Real Salt Lake (11').
- Watch DeAndre Yedlin's own goal video (68').
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Los Angeles FC 3–1 Real Salt Lake. Explore more on the Los Angeles FC and Real Salt Lake team pages or the Major League Soccer page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake?
Los Angeles FC beat Real Salt Lake 3–1 (half-time 2–0).
›Who scored in Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake?
Son Heung-Min (11') for Los Angeles FC; Dénis Bouanga (40') for Los Angeles FC; DeAndre Yedlin (68') (own goal) for Los Angeles FC; Lukas Engel (86') for Real Salt Lake.
›Where can I watch Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Los Angeles FC 3–1 Real Salt Lake are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Los Angeles FC and Real Salt Lake?
Los Angeles FC and Real Salt Lake have met 10 times — 7 wins for Los Angeles FC, 2 wins for Real Salt Lake and 1 draw.