LAFC Advance to Western Conference Final with 1-0 Semifinal Victory Over Seattle Sounders
November 26, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Los Angeles FC News Release
The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) advanced to the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final after earning a 1-0 road victory over the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference Semifinal.
For a second consecutive game this postseason, MLS Golden Boot winner Dénis Bouanga scored the game's only goal, this time burying a right footed shot in the top right corner in the 30th minute for his 37th goal in all competitions this year.
At the other end of the field, LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau set a postseason career-high with seven saves en route to his second consecutive clean sheet.
With the win, the Black & Gold advance to the Western Conference Final for the third time in the club's six-year history. They will host the Houston Dynamo at BMO Stadium on Saturday, December 2, with the winner advancing to MLS Cup.
The Western Conference Final is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and on radio on 710 AM ESPN Los Angeles and 980 La Mera Mera (Esp).
Tickets for the match, including group and premium tickets and hospitality will go on sale to the general public tomorrow, Monday, November 27 at 10 AM PT. Visit LAFC.com/tickets for more information and to reserve seats for the Western Conference Final.
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