DENIS BOUANGA NEWS

Le Mans to LAFC: Dénis Bouanga chases "biggest dream" with MVP-caliber play | MLSSoccer.com From some angles, Dénis Bouanga’s rise to soccer stardom might look natural, even preordained.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Assists in road loss Bouanga assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Charlotte FC.

Impact Bouanga assisted Mario Gonzalez's equalizer in the 67th minute, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The forward now has five assists in the season, to go with 12 goals. He also led Los Angeles in shots again as usual during the match.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi's MLS Golden Boot odds on the move since Inter Miami signing

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Records two assists Bouanga assisted twice to go with six shots (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 4-0 victory versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Bouanga continued his reign of excellence by adding two more assists to his ever-growing goal contribution tally. He now has 12 goals and five assists in a season where he is making a good case for MVP. However, the 28-year-old once again lead the team in shots but failed to have any real precision, not putting a single shot on net after only having one on target to go along with five shots last match. He will have a decent chance at turning that around next game against a Charlotte team that has allowed 40 goals in 23 matches.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes five shots in draw Bouanga generated five shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Minnesota United.

Impact Bouanga once again was LAFC's most lethal player in the attack despite not scoring, taking five shots in the draw. The 28-year-old lead the team in shots like he usually does, but struggled to find his target as only one shot was on target in Saturday's match. He has been superb this season scoring 12 goals thus far and leading the league in shots but his one kryptonite seems to be his accuracy as he often times only finds his target once per game.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Bouanga took three shots and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against STL City. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Bouanga received a backheeled pass from Carlos Vela on Wednesday and was able to continue his dribble and cross to a wide open Stipe Biuk for his side's second goal of the night against Western Conference leaders St. Louis. It was Bouanga's second assist of the season and his first one since early March to go along with his 12 goals.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores penalty in draw Bouanga scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Bouanga continued his MVP type season by netting a penalty in the 37th minute to bring his scoring tally to 12 on the season. After being goalless in the last match despite firing away eight shots, the 28-year-old rebounded at a much more efficient rate in Saturday's match scoring once on two shots. He also had two chances created and eight crosses in the draw.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes eight shots versus LA Galaxy Bouanga had eight shots (five on target) during Tuesday's 2-1 loss against LA Galaxy.

Impact Bouanga was definitely LAFC's most active player on the attacking end, matching his season high in shots attempted and even finding the target most of the times. But some of the chances he missed were very clear ones and some Falcons' fans may have expected better accuracy in front of the net as it's always bitter being on the losing side at a derby. The forward scored 10 times over his first 11 appearances this year but then found the back of the net just once over the last seven. He'll try to bounce back Saturday versus San Jose.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes six shots versus Dallas Bouanga had six shots (two on target), created one chance and drew two fouls during Saturday's 2-0 loss against FC Dallas.

Impact Bouanga was by far his side's best player, being involved on several dangerous plays, but saw an inspired goalkeeper stopping him both times he hit the target. With 11 goals over 17 league appearances, the attacker has been one of MLS best players so far this season. Up next for him is Tuesday's derby against LA Galaxy.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT's Zimmerman, Morris highlight MLS All-Star roster

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JUNE 27, 2023

Nets one in loss Bouanga scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Bouanga scored LAFC's first goal of the game to bring his season tally to 11. This brought his goal contribution tally to 13 on the season and it was his first time finding the back of the net in four games for LAFC. He remains the teams best attacking option moving forward and now stands alone as the leagues second-highest goal scorer.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return midweek Bouanga registered two shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Bouanga wasn't at his best here clearly still affected by his travels and short turnaround from international duty. The forward has another one just three days later on Saturday and with three games in a week could be far from his best again. With 10 goals already this season though he should soon be back in top form again.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Bouanga is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match versus the Seattle Sounders.

Impact Bouanga was away serving with the Gabon national team, but is now back and starting Wednesday. He has been the team's best player thus far, recording 10 goals and one assist in 15 matches thus far.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from availability report Bouanga (international duty) is absent from the LAFC injury report and is expected to return for Wednesday's clash with Seattle.

Impact Bouanga is set to return after missing two matches due to international duty. The winger has been on fire early in the season with 10 goals and one assist before departing for international matches. Bouanga could return straight to the starting XI on Wednesday if he isn't rested.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to report to national team Bouanga was called up to the Gabon national team, but has yet to arrive with LAFC facing the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday, per Gabon Matin.

Impact Bouanga is expected to report to Gabon's national team camp, but it is unclear if he will report before or after Wednesday's match versus Houston. If this is the case and the winger is not available, then Stipe Biuk could see the start. Since scoring in four straight league matches in May, he's been quiet of late, failing to score his last three appearances while generating 12 shots (four on target).

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to find net Bouanga recorded eight shots (four on target) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Thursday's 0-0 draw versus Atlanta United.

Impact Bouanga had a season-high of shots, but failed to find a net Wednesday. He hasn't scored in his last two league matches after scoring four in his previous four games. The winger is still tied for first in the golden boot race. He could have a chance for a goal with a trip to Houston on Saturday, who have conceded 11 goals in the last five contests.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CONCACAF Champions League final: What LAFC's loss to León means

This is the trophy LAFC wanted over any other, and this setback will eat at the club. Here are three quick takeaways from Sunday's contest.

JUNE 5, 2023

WATCH: Hany Mukhtar ties Dénis Bouanga for Golden Boot lead | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JUNE 4, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

LAFC pulls one back late to set up thrilling Champions League final

A stoppage time goal by Dénis Bouanga on Wednesday kept alive LAFC's dreams of becoming the second consecutive MLS team to win the CONCACAF...

JUNE 1, 2023

LAFC lifeline: Dénis Bouanga gives CCL Final hope despite loss at Club León | MLSSoccer.com Dénis Bouanga, by scoring in second-half stoppage time of a 2-1 defeat at Club León on Wednesday night, gave LAFC a crucial lifeline in the...

JUNE 1, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Carlos Vela, LAFC have their work cut out for them against León

Escaping León with at least a tie (or at worst one-goal defeat) is essential with a lot on the line, both for LAFC and MLS.

MAY 30, 2023

Takes shot off bench Bouanga subbed into Saturday's match against the Earthquakes in the 64th minute, taking a shot and creating a chance in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Bouanga wasn't able to extend his scoring streak to a fifth consecutive league game as he came off the bench against San Jose on Saturday. Next up will be the two-legged CONCACAF Champions League final against Mexican side Leon.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores another goal vs. Kansas City Bouanga took four shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Sporting KC. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Bouanga has now scored in four consecutive MLS matches following his early opener on Wednesday, and he became the first player in the league to reach double-digit goals this season. He'll be looking to extend his streak through Saturday's clash against the Earthquakes, which have conceded 16 times in 12 matches this campaign.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE