Denis Bouanga Lifts LAFC Past Whitecaps in CCL Quarters First Leg

LAFC team photo before their match versus the Colorado Rapids at Commerce City, Colo., on April 1, 2023. John Harrison/NLL via LAFC

Denis Bouanga had two goals and an assist during a 10-minute span in the second half, giving Los Angeles FC a 3–0 win over the host Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday, April 5, in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal series.

The second game of the total-goal series will be played Tuesday in Los Angeles.