Leo Walta takes center stage after first goal on loan

46th-minute free kick opened his account

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

In Focus: Leo Walta 🔎🇫🇮 https://t.co/wLiGKNRrJf Via @LAFC on X

What happened: Leo Walta has opened his account with a 46th-minute free kick for his first goal in Black and Gold. The midfielder did it in his second straight start while on loan from Swansea through 2026.

Why it matters: Early production matters for a loan midfielder trying to hold a rotation place into the stretch. The strike was also the club's first direct free-kick goal of 2026, adding a set-piece outlet.

By the numbers: First goal: 46th minute via direct free kick; first LAFC direct free-kick goal of 2026; second consecutive start; loan term through 2026.

What to watch: Watch whether Walta keeps his starting place in the next MLS match.

Sources

@LAFC 2026-10-20T23:09:08.394180+00:00

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