Mon Sep 22 01:10:00 UTC 2025: **Headline: Son Hat Trick, Bouanga’s Record Goal Power LAFC Past Real Salt Lake**
**Sandy, UT** – LAFC dominated Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night, securing a 4-1 victory powered by a sensational hat trick from Son Heung-Min and a historic goal from Denis Bouanga. The win at America First Field propelled LAFC into sole possession of fourth place in the Western Conference standings with 47 points.
Son, the South Korean star acquired in August, wasted no time making an impact, scoring just 125 seconds into the match. He added a second goal in the 16th minute, putting LAFC firmly in control. Real Salt Lake attempted a comeback with a goal in the 76th minute, but Son completed his hat trick in the 82nd minute, marking his first since September 2023.
Adding to the night’s significance, Denis Bouanga etched his name in LAFC history with a late goal in the 88th minute, becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer with 94 goals, surpassing Carlos Vela’s previous record.
LAFC will face Real Salt Lake again on Sunday, September 21, in Los Angeles.
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