Bouanga and Son ended the run
LAFC 3–1 Austin FC at BMO Stadium on October 14, and Denis Bouanga scored twice (1) (2) (4). Son Heung-min got the other, a finish worth watching (3). Bouanga and Son had a hand in all three LAFC goals (4).
That is two straight defeats. Before this, Austin FC had gone eight matches unbeaten. Your team is now 7-11-11 on the season (1).
Vancouver at home on Sunday
Vancouver Whitecaps visit on Sunday, October 18 (2) (1). You drew 0–0 at FC Dallas on September 20, then 3–3 with San Diego FC at home on September 27, then lost 1–4 to Nashville SC at home on October 11. Your last five reads D W D D L.
After Vancouver, it is Sporting Kansas City away on Sunday, October 25, then Real Salt Lake at home on Thursday, October 29 (2).
Where you sit
14th of 15 in the Western Conference, 31 points from 29 games, minus 17 on goal difference. The gap above you is the story now.