Bouanga Breaks Records with Sensational MLS Hat-Tricka made history by becoming the first MLS player to score 20+ goals in three consecutive seasons, powering his team to a 4-1 win over Real Salt Lake with a masterful hat-trick.
Denis Bouanga etched his name into MLS history after delivering a commanding performance for Los Angeles FC in a 4-1 triumph over Real Salt Lake. The Gabonese forward netted three goals, pushing his season tally to 22 and becoming the first player in league history to surpass the 20-goal mark in three straight seasons.
Bouanga now shares the top spot on the scoring chart with Lionel Messi, trailing just ahead of Nashville’s Sam Surridge. He also surpassed club legend Carlos Vela by registering his fourth regular-season hat-trick — the most in LAFC history.
In the match, Bouanga Breaks Records with Sensational MLS Hat-Trick first goal came just before half-time courtesy of an assist from recent signing Son Heung-min, who himself established chemistry with Bouanga throughout the fixture. LAFC had already secured their MLS Cup playoff berth prior to the match, and with this emphatic win they continued their strong end of season run.
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