Los Angeles FC put on a dominant display against Inter Miami, running out 3-0 winners at the Coliseum on Sunday. The hosts controlled the game where it mattered most, with six shots on target compared to Miami's three, and Denis Bouanga was the standout performer throughout, earning a rating of 9.2 for his display. LAFC got their noses in front before the break, then added two more after halftime to seal a convincing victory. It was a game of two halves in terms of the ball, with Miami enjoying 68 percent possession but struggling to turn that into clear-cut chances. LAFC's efficiency in attack ultimately proved the difference, and they've sent a statement with this result heading into the business end of the season.
The Matchup
Los Angeles FC 3-0 Inter Miami was the final score at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in a game where Los Angeles FC did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Los Angeles FC also had the better share of the ball, holding 32% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 15 attempts from Los Angeles FC against 12 from Inter Miami over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Los Angeles FC, and Inter Miami pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38' | Los Angeles FC | Goal — D. Martinez (assist: Son Heung-Min) | 1-0 | |
| 45+3' | Inter Miami | Maximiliano Falcón | 1-0 | |
| 46' | Inter Miami | Substitution — I. Fray on, F. Mura off | 1-0 | |
| 68' | Los Angeles FC | Substitution — D. Martinez on, M. Choiniere off | 1-0 | |
| 68' | Inter Miami | Substitution — Y. Bright on, T. Allende off | 1-0 | |
| 73' | Los Angeles FC | Goal — D. Bouanga (assist: T. Tillman) | 2-0 | |
| 80' | Los Angeles FC | Denis Bouanga | 2-0 | |
| 80' | Inter Miami | Telasco Segovia | 2-0 | |
| 81' | Inter Miami | Substitution — M. Silvetti on, L. Suarez off | 2-0 | |
| 82' | Los Angeles FC | Substitution — T. Tillman on, T. Boyd off | 2-0 | |
| 88' | Los Angeles FC | Substitution — Son Heung-Min on, N. Ordaz off | 2-0 | |
| 90' | Los Angeles FC | Goal — N. Ordaz (assist: D. Bouanga) | 3-0 |
Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami Lineups
Looking Ahead
Los Angeles FC have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes away at DC United, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when DC United vs Los Angeles FC going to play at 29 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Inter Miami, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action at home to CF Montréal, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Inter Miami vs CF Montréal going to play at 29 August 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.