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LAFC Dominates Inter Miami in MLS Season Opener

Published February 22, 2026, 09:16
LAFC Dominates Inter Miami in MLS Season Opener

Los Angeles FC secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the MLS season opener. David Martinez opened the scoring in the 38th minute, followed by a goal from Denis Bouanga in the 73rd minute and an assist from him for the third goal, scored by Nathan Ordaz in stoppage time. The match was held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, attracting a crowd of 75,673 spectators, the second-highest in MLS history for a regular-season game. Hugo Lloris delivered an outstanding performance in goal, keeping a clean sheet for the first time in 15 matches. This win marks a strong start to the new season for LAFC, while Inter Miami suffered their first defeat after a string of undefeated games.