LAFC Edge FC Dallas 1–0 for Fifth Straight Shutout Win

LAFC forward Denis Bouanga (99) challenges FC Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes for the ball during the first half in Los Angeles on June 1, 2024. Jayne Kamin–Oncea/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Denis Bouanga scored his 10th goal of the season in the 74th minute to lift host LAFC to a 1–0 victory over FC Dallas on Saturday night, June 1.

Bouanga’s goal ensured the Black-and-Gold secured their fifth consecutive shutout victory and kept hold of second place in the Western Conference, three points back of Real Salt Lake.