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Joao Klauss - Neutralized in defeatKlauss recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Los Angeles Football Club.
ImpactKlauss barely made an impact in this matchup, increasing a string of six appearances without a goal or assist. It was also the first time his team didn't score in 12 games played since July 20. He should have a few more chances to bounce back if he continues to get the nod as a striker either alongside or in front of Cedric Teuchert.
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Marcel Hartel - Delivers six crosses in lossHartel generated two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a yellow...
ImpactHartel was active as his team had possession but were unable to turn it into a threat to the opposing goal at Los Angeles. The midfielder posted a season-high six crosses and added 43 accurate passes throughout the match. Despite his current two-game scoreless streak, he's one of the most consistent members of the squad, with frequent set pieces boosting his offensive value.
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Ben Lundt - Records three saves against LAFCLundt registered three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus Los Angeles Football Club.
ImpactLundt did a decent job preventing the dominant home team from getting a bigger lead in the midweek loss. He made a rare start in the absence of Roman Burki, but it's unclear whether that will happen again in upcoming games. The German has now recorded seven saves and eight goals against in 238 minutes played this season.
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Olivier Giroud - Creates one chance in winGiroud created one scoring chance and recorded one clearance in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against St. Louis City SC.
ImpactGiroud lacked shooting numbers and the only time he found the back of the net was disallowed due to a tight offside during the second half of the match. The forward remains with no goals and only one assist in league play since joining Los Angeles FC in August, although he did score twice in other competitions. He returned to the starting lineup against St. Louis after having his minutes managed in previous games, and he worked in the middle of a front three between Denis Bouanga and Mateusz Bogusz.
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Denis Bouanga - Scores winner versus St. LouisBouanga scored one goal to go with seven shots (four on goal), 10 crosses (five accurate) and eight corners in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against St. Louis City SC.
ImpactBouanga dribbled around the edge of the box until he found the space to fire a well-placed shot, scoring the only goal of Wednesday's clash in first half stoppage time. While that action secured his side all three points, it was a small reward for the number of attacking opportunities he was involved in. He also had several set pieces, which has been the case in the last two games without Eduard Atuesta on the field. With 19 goals and eight assists in the current MLS season, Bouanga is now tied with Lionel Messi and Christian Benteke as the league's third-highest contributor.
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Mateusz Bogusz - Delivers assist in victoryBogusz assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus St. Louis City SC. In addition, he wa...
ImpactBogusz completed the final pass that led to Denis Bouanga's winning goal in first half stoppage time during a productive offensive performance. The versatile man played on the right wing until he subbed off in the 75th minute. He has taken no corner kicks in his last two outings, ceding those plays primarily to Bouanga, but he holds high attacking upside after attempting at least three shots in each of his last five league games.
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