Son Heung-Min scored within the opening minute, but it was Bouanga who stole the headlines with a three-goal eruption in front of 50,978 fans at Levi’s Stadium during LAFC’s 4-2 win over the San Jose Earthquakes.
A three-time All-Star, two-time MLS Best XI selection and the 2023 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi winner, Bouanga now has 18g/7a on the year and is two tallies away from recording his third straight 20-goal season with the Black & Gold.