LAFC clinches MLS playoff berth after draw with Galaxy

LAFC clinched a spot in the MLS playoffs after a draw with the LA Galaxy on Sunday, Oct. 25. Here's the latest.

By James H. Williams · Yahoo Sports

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 4:31 AM

Key Things to Know

LAFC clinched an MLS Cup Playoff berth following a 2-2 draw against rival LA Galaxy.
The match finished 2-2 after LAFC erased a two-goal deficit at BMO Stadium.
Joseph Paintsil scored a brace for the visiting LA Galaxy to build a 2-0 advantage.

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Los Angeles FC officially clinched a spot in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs following a dramatic 2-2 draw against rival LA Galaxy on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at BMO Stadium. The Galaxy took a two-goal lead courtesy of a brace from forward Joseph Paintsil before LAFC mounted a second-half comeback.

Denis Bouanga and Leo Walta scored to bring LAFC level, earning the point required to secure postseason qualification under interim manager Xavi Tamarit with two regular-season matches remaining.

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