LAFC draws with Real Salt Lake after defensive lapses in Utah

LAFC finished in a 2-2 draw with Real Salt Lake at America First Field in Sandy, Utah, on September 5, 2026. Denis Bouanga scored once and assisted Son Heung-Min to provide LAFC with two separate leads during the match. Saba Lobjanidze and Noel Caliskan netted the goals for Real Salt Lake to secure a point for the home side. A late attempt from Son in the 87th minute was denied by a goal-line clearance from DeAndre Yedlin, preserving the draw. The result extends LAFC’s current winless streak to five matches in MLS play. LAFC remains in the top four of the Western Conference and is scheduled to host Red Bull New York on Wednesday.

• 6:33 AMYahoo Sports — LAFC’s defensive lapses continue to cost points in draw with Real Salt Lake