Late Drama as LAFC and St. Louis CITY SC Battle to a 2-2 Draw

Date: April 27, 2025
Competition: MLS Regular Season
Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
Final Score: LAFC 2–2 St Louis SC

Match Overview

St. Louis CITY SC took the lead in the 52nd minute through Cedric Teuchert, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to slot the ball past LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. LAFC responded in the 60th minute when Denis Bouanga converted a penalty after a handball in the box. St. Louis regained the lead in the 75th minute with a goal from João Klauss, who finished a well-worked team move. However, Bouanga struck again in the 95th minute, firing a powerful shot from outside the box to level the score at 2-2.

LAFC Starting XI vs St Louis City SC : @shotsbydiegoo

Key Performances

Denis Bouanga (LAFC): The Gabonese forward was instrumental for LAFC, scoring both goals and consistently threatening the St. Louis defense.
Cedric Teuchert (St. Louis CITY SC): Opened the scoring and was a constant menace in the attacking third.

Mark Delgado Crossing Ball : @shotsbydiegoo

First Half: A Tactical Battle

The opening 45 minutes saw both sides trying to impose their style, but neither could find the breakthrough. LAFC enjoyed the bulk of possession, moving the ball well in midfield but struggling to break down a well-organized St. Louis CITY SC defense. Clear-cut chances were few and far between, setting the stage for a more explosive second half.

Timothy Tilman Controlling ball in opponents area : @shotsbydiegoo

Second Half: Goals and Momentum Swings

The action picked up quickly after the break.

52nd minute: Cedric Teuchert opened the scoring for St. Louis, capitalizing on an LAFC defensive error.
70th minute: LAFC responded almost immediately, with Denis Bouanga converting a crossed ball from Cengiz Under into the net for the equalizer.

Both teams continued to push for a winner.

89th minute: St Louis Crossed a ball into the area which Hugo Lloris thought he could get to which then caused a pile of players to hit the ball which cause Nathan Ordaz to score an own goal.
95th minute: In dramatic fashion, Bouanga struck again for LAFC, blasting a long-range shot into the top right corner to rescue a point in stoppage time.

Dennis Bouanga Celebrating Goal : @shotsbydiegoo

What This Means

For LAFC, the draw means they stay unbeaten in their last three games and remain firmly in the race near the top of the Western Conference. Although they would have preferred a win at home, the way they fought back at the end showed their championship mentality.

As for St. Louis CITY SC, it was a performance full of grit and quality on the road. Taking a point against a top team like LAFC will boost their confidence as they continue to push for a strong playoff position.

Both teams showed today why they're among the most exciting sides in MLS right now — and if this game was any indication, both have big ambitions for the rest of the 2025 season.