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LAFC clinches playoff berth after 2–2 El Tráfico comeback
LAFC rallied from two goals down to draw the LA Galaxy 2–2 at BMO Stadium on October 25, a result that secured the club a berth in the 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Joseph Paintsil scored in the 34th and 51st minutes to give the Galaxy a 2–0 lead. LAFC answered promptly: Denis Bouanga scored in the 53rd minute, and Leo Walta equalized in the 62nd, according to the clubs’ match reports.
Final: LAFC 2, LA Galaxy 2
LAFC scorers: Denis Bouanga (53rd), Leo Walta (62nd)
Galaxy scorer: Joseph Paintsil (34th, 51st)
Playoff place secured
The point left LAFC sixth in the Western Conference on 47 points with two regular-season matches remaining and made its playoff place official. The Galaxy, on 41 points, remain in the postseason race.
The draw also completed the season series in LAFC’s favor at 1–0–1. The clubs meet again in their respective home finales next weekend.
Official LAFC recap: LAFC →
Official LA Galaxy report: LA Galaxy →