What happened: Denis Bouanga had a goal disallowed in the 21st minute after a VAR review determined a handball in the buildup. The overturned goal came in the same match where Bouanga would later equalize in the 57th minute to pull the match level at 1-1.

Why it matters: The early disallowed goal briefly denied LAFC an opening lead before Bouanga's later equalizer restored parity. The VAR overturn adds to a season already marked by contested review decisions across MLS.

What to watch: Full match result and standings implications from the 2026-08-13 fixture remain the reference point for this sequence.