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Timothy Tillmann - Busy in win Tillman registered two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Tillman had another busy performance as he came away with a strong showing during Sunday's win. He played a big role as LAFC swept Vancouver and earned a spot in the second round of the MLS playoffs. Tillman has been a revelation since joining the club and is one of the most surefire parts of the starting XI moving forward.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Bouanga - Nets to advance Bouanga scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Bouanga scored the only goal as LAFC secured a spot in the second round with the 2-0 sweep of Vancouver. The striker was excellent throughout the series and looks to be in flying form heading into the second round of the MLS Cup playoffs.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC oust Whitecaps, punch ticket to conference semifinals Nov 5, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga (99) kicks the ball against Vancouver Whitecaps midfield...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

LAFC oust Whitecaps, punch ticket to conference semifinals Nov 5, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga (99) kicks the ball against Vancouver Whitecaps midfield...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Vancouver Whitecaps host Los Angeles FC in Western Conference semifinals

The Vancouver Whitecaps host Los Angeles FC in the Western Conference semifinals

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to watch Bears vs. Chargers for free on 'Sunday Night Football' Chicago has won two of three since a 14-game losing streak while Los Angeles has dropped two straight.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

LAFC buzz by Whitecaps thanks to pair of braces Oct 28, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga (99) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Van...

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Hollingshead, Bouanga spark LAFC to 5-2 victory over Whitecaps in playoff opener Defender Ryan Hollingshead and Golden Boot Award-winner Dénis Bouanga both scored goals in each half and Los Angeles FC began defense of its...

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Hollingshead, Bouanga spark LAFC to 5-2 victory over Whitecaps in playoff opener

Defender Ryan Hollingshead and Golden Boot Award-winner Dénis Bouanga both scored goals in each half and Los Angeles FC began defense of its title with a 5-2 victory over the Vanco...

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diego Palacios - Assists in playoff win Palacios assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 5-2 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Palacios recorded an assist Saturday as his headed pass found Denis Bouanga in the box who took the 2-1 lead in the 29th minute. It marked Palacios' third assist of the season, all of which have come in his last seven matches. He and his team have a chance to move onto the next round if they can beat Vancouver again next Sunday on the road.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Vela - Assists in playoff win Vela assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 5-2 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was gi...

Impact Vela assisted Denis Bouanga's second goal Saturday, a strike in the 64th minute which took the 4-2 lead. It marked Vela's eighth assist of the season to go with his nine goals. He had a productive outing outside of the assist as well, recording three chances created, six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in his 71 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card in the first half, his first booking of the season.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Bogusz - Assists in Saturday's win Bogusz assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 5-2 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Bogusz assisted LAFC's fifth and final goal Saturday as his cross found Jesus Murillo's head in the 80th minute to seal the win. It marked his fourth assist of the season and his second in his last four matches. It came on one of his three chances created and he added a season-high nine crosses (three accurate) and a season-high seven corners in his 86 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Murillo - Scores late in playoff win Murillo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 5-2 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Murillo scored the fifth and final goal of Saturday's game, a header in the 80th minute assisted by Mateusz Bogusz's cross. It marked his first goal of the season and his first shot on target of the season. He also added seven clearances, one tackle and one interception in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Hollingshead - Scores brace in playoff win Hollingshead scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 5-2 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Hollingshead scored a brace in Saturday's win, opening up the scoring in the 18th minute and then scoring again in the 52nd minute to take the 3-2 lead. He now has six goals this season, five of which have come in the last 11 games. He took a season high three shots on target and added three tackles, two clearances and one blocked shot in his 71 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Bouanga - Scores brace in playoff win Bouanga scored two goals to go with six shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 5-2 victory versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Bouanga scored two goals in Saturday's win, first in the 29th minute and then again in the 64th minute from outside the box to take the 4-2 lead. He now has 22 goals this season, including eight in his last four games. He and his team have a chance to move onto the next round if they can defeat Vancouver again next Sunday on the road.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Crepeau - Concedes twice in playoff win Crepeau recorded no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 5-2 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Crepeau conceded two goals Saturday versus his former club, but it did not matter much given the his team's attack scored five. It marks the third time in his last eight matches that he has failed to make a save, and he has faced a maximum of four shots on target over that stretch. He and his team have a chance to move on to the next round next Sunday if they can beat Vancouver on the road.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC, Whitecaps meet again to open playoffs after quick turnaround Oct 21, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga (99) reacts after scoring against the Vancouver Whiteca...

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

LAFC players don't understand the reasoning behind expanded MLS playoff format As LAFC looks to win another title, its players are not fans of the new playoff format that features a break in play for teams vying for the...

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

MLS playoffs kick off with new format, a best-of-three first-round series

Major League Soccer's playoffs have a new twist this season: the opening round will be a best-of-three series.

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Vancouver Whitecaps visit Los Angeles FC in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs

The Vancouver Whitecaps visit Los Angeles FC in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLS playoffs are a chess match; so what gambit does Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini have up his sleeve? MLS playoffs are a chess match, and the Vancouver coach has shown no hesitation in trying untested strategies against LAFC.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

LAFC forward Dénis Bouanga named MLS Player of the Month | MLSSoccer.com Dénis Bouanga’s sizzling stretch-drive form has earned the LAFC forward MLS Player of the Month presented by CELSIUS honors for October 2023...

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Carlos Vela - Creates two chances Vela took two shots (one on goal), crossed four times (one accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Vancouver.

Impact Vela was held off the scoresheet, but led LA with four crosses in the match. The attacker ends the regular season with 16 goal involvements in 34 appearances while taking 61 shots, crossing 120 times and creating 67 chances.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE