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In an unprecedented in-season move, Marc Dos Santos has been FIRED by LAFC. 1 win in their last 10 matches was apparently the breaking point for the front office, and LAFC will head into the final 6 matches of the season with an interim gaffer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC falls to FC Dallas, 1-0. Son, Denis, and 4 other players missed the match due to international duty, Timothy Tillman was still out with an injury, and Aaron Long served his suspension. Hugo Lloris did everything he could to keep us in it, and Sergio Vasquez looked good in his debut, coming on for the final 45 minutes. LAFC gets a much-needed break until October 10. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC, or what's left of them, travel to Texas to take on FC Dallas. Son Heung-min, Denis Bouanga, Jacob Shaffelburg, Mathieu Choiniere, Jude Terry, and Leo Walta are all on international duty, Timothy Tillman is hurt, and Aaron Long is suspended due to his red card in the last match. Yikes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An Aaron Long red card in the first half eventually dooms LAFC. Despite going up 2-0, the second of which moved Denis Bouanga ahead of Carlos Vela for most MLS regular-season goals with 79, the Black and Gold concede an equalizer at the death to settle for a point in Santa Clara. Son Heung-Min has a goal and an assist. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC heads to Levi's Stadium to take on the San Jose Earthquakes. It's put up or shut up time for the Black and Gold in a must-win on the road if they want to host a playoff match. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC records its worst result of the season, losing 3-1 on the road to Wooden Spoon leaders Sporting KC. Denis Bouanga ties Carlos Vela for most MLS regular-season goals with 78, and Sergi Palencia returns. LAFC drops from 3rd to 6th in the standings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC travels to Children's Mercy Park to take on Wooden Spoon favorites Sporting KC! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New York Red Bulls traveled across the country to take on the Black and Gold in what we thought would be a matchup of the youngsters vs. the older guys. Well, 17-year-old Jude Terry didn't get the memo, as the youngest current member of LAFC spoiled the Red Bulls' trip with a first-half goal. Newest member of the squad Armindo Sieb salted away the match late, and Hugo Lloris didn't have much to do for his 12th clean sheet of the season. LAFC wins, 2-0! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New York Red Bulls travel to BMO for the 4th time in our club's history. Their kids, Adri Mehmeti (17) and Julian Hall (18), lead the youngest roster in MLS history against Denis Bouanga, Son Heung-Min, and Hugo Lloris! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC comes from ahead to take just one point back from their summer trip to Sandy, Utah. RSL and LAFC battle to a 2-2 draw, with both Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga getting in on the scoring. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC travels to Sandy, Utah, a venue where they've been incredibly successful, going 8-2-0. RSL will look to right a sinking ship, as they are 0-5-2 since the World Cup break. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hugo Lloris saves the day, again! If not for his two Herculean efforts, LAFC would have left the nation's capital with narry a point. As it was, our defense holds strong again, and LAFC plays DC United to a 0-0 draw. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC heads to the nation's capital for just the second time, as Nathan Ordaz and DC United make a home for Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-Min. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LAFC generated a team-record 34 shots, including a team-record 21 in the first half, and put 12 on target, which should have been more than enough to get past Portland at BMO. But enter James Pantemis, the Timbers keeper, who had a fantastic night between the sticks. 11 saves later, LAFC walks out with a frustrating point. Denis returns to his goal-scoring form, but Timothy Tillman leaves injured after 20 minutes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The suddenly hot Portland Timbers come to BMO looking to solidify their playoff positioning and catch LAFC at the right time. Can LAFC get their offense back on track, or will the Timbers defeat LAFC for the second time this season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.