Sporting Kansas City became the first team to earn a road point against Los Angeles FC this season after Wednesday’s 1–1 draw, May 17.
The red-hot Denis Bouanga scored in the 13th minute to give LAFC (6–1–4, 22 points) an early lead, but Johnny Russell brought SKC (2–7–4, 10 points) level just seven minutes later.
Denis Bouanga (99) of LAFC dribbles the ball against Sporting Kansas City at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on May 17, 2023. (Courtesy of LAFC)
Ryan Hollingshead appeared to restore Los Angeles’ lead in the 85th minute, but the would-be goal was called back after a video review. The video assistant referee determined that LAFC’s Nathan Ordaz was slightly offside during the lead-up to the play….