Bouanga Double, Son Goal Lift LAFC Past Austin FC 3-1
Denis Bouanga scored twice and Son Heung-Min had a goal and two assists as LAFC beat Austin FC 3-1 at BMO Stadium on Wednesday, ending a four-match winless run.
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Denis Bouanga scored twice and Son Heung-Min had a goal and two assists as LAFC beat Austin FC 3-1 at BMO Stadium on Wednesday, ending a four-match winless run.
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