Leo Walta’s Goal Erases Galaxy’s Lead, LAFC Clinches Playoff Spot in 2-2 El Tráfico Draw
Leo Walta’s equalizer capped a second-half comeback as LAFC earned its eighth playoff trip in nine seasons.
- On Sunday night at BMO Stadium, Los Angeles FC clinched a playoff spot by rallying from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw against the LA Galaxy.
- Joseph Paintsil put the Galaxy ahead with two goals, including a 51st-minute strike after LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris spilled a rebound directly to him.
- LAFC responded when Armindo Sieb set up Denis Bouanga for his 18th goal of the season, followed by Leo Walta's 62nd-minute equalizer after Emiro Garces defensive misplay.
- With this draw, LAFC remains sixth in the Western Conference while the series between the two rivals stays even at 10 wins and 10 losses with eight draws.
- Under interim head coach Xavi Tamarit, LAFC has reached the MLS playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons, remaining undefeated after four matches.
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Leo Walta scored in his second consecutive game in MLS.
Leo Walta scored in his second consecutive game in MLS.
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LAFC rallies for draw against rival Galaxy to secure playoff spot
Denis Bouanga and Leo Walta each scored goals in a span of nine minutes in the second half and Los Angeles FC clinched a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs by rallying for a 2-2 tie against the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday. LAFC (12-9-11, 47 points) remained in sixth place with two games
Son Heung-min (34, LAFC) swallowed his disappointment as his goal was disallowed in the 'local derby.' However, he secured a playoff spot with the draw. On the 26th (Korean time), LAFC drew 2-2 with LA Galaxy in their home match of the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) Round 32 held at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, USA.
Leo Walta's goal erases Galaxy's lead, LAFC clinches playoff spot in 2-2 El Tráfico draw
Leo Walta scored the tying goal in the 62nd minute, and Los Angeles FC clinched a playoff spot by rallying from two goals down in the second half for a 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy.
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LAFC rallies to draw Galaxy in El Trafico, clinch MLS Cup playoff berth
Denis Bouanga and Leo Walta erase a two-goal deficit after Joseph Paintsil scores twice for the Galaxy in a 2-2 El Tráfico draw at BMO Stadium.
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