The Los Angeles Football Club (15-7-8, 53 points) returns home to BMO Stadium tonight to face Atlanta United (5-14-12, 27 points) in a cross-conference matchup.
LAFC, sitting fourth in the Western Conference, has already clinched a playoff berth. The team has been propelled by Denis Bouanga, who was named MLS Player of the Month for September 2025 after scoring eight goals in four matches — including two hat tricks.
Bouanga now has 23 goals, one behind Lionel Messi’s league-leading 24, and could become the sixth player in MLS history to win multiple Golden Boot awards.
Bouanga’s chemistry with Heung-Min Son has been historic — the pair have combined for LAFC’s last 17 goals, setting an MLS record for the most consecutive goals scored by a duo. LAFC’s late-season surge has positioned them just four points behind Western leaders San Diego.
Atlanta United, meanwhile, is enduring a rough season at the bottom of the Eastern Conference table. With just 27 points from 31 matches, they have been officially eliminated from playoff contention.
Atlanta’s attack has struggled all season, managing just 37 goals compared to LAFC’s 60, and the team has won only once on the road.
Prediction
LAFC is in dominant form and difficult to beat at home. Bouanga’s scoring streak, Son’s creativity, and LAFC’s airtight defense should prove overwhelming for Atlanta’s struggling back line. Expect another strong showing from the Black and Gold as Bouanga continues his Golden Boot chase.
Predicted Score: LAFC 3, Atlanta United 0
Probable Lineups
LAFC (4-3-3)
GK: H. Lloris
DEF: S. Palencia, R. Porteous, N. Tafari, R. Hollingshead
MID: M. Choinière, E. Segura, M. Delgado
FW: T. Tillman, S. Heung-Min, D. Bouanga
Atlanta United (5-3-2)
GK: J. Hibbert
DEF: R. Hernández, S. Gregersen, J. Berrocal, E. Mihai, P. Amador
MID: S. Alzate, B. Slisz, A. Miranchuk
FW: M. Almirón, J. Thiare
How to Watch LAFC vs. Atlanta United
Tonight’s match between LAFC and Atlanta United kicks off at 9:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM Pacific at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
The match streams live on Apple TV with an MLS Season Pass subscription. T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers with qualifying plans can secure a MLS Season Pass access for free this season here.
LAFC vs. Atlanta United
Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM Pacific
Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
TV/Streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
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