In a thrilling Western Conference semifinal matchup, Los Angeles FC (LAFC) emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders. The game was marked by a goal from Golden Boot Award winner Denis Bouanga and an outstanding performance from LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau, who made seven crucial saves.

The only goal of the game came in the 30th minute when Timothy Tillman delivered a pass to Cristian Olivera, who set up Bouanga for a powerful shot into the far side netting. This goal proved to be enough for LAFC to secure their spot in the conference final.

Crepeau showcased his skills early on with two impressive saves in the opening minutes of the match. Throughout the game, he continued to make key saves, including tipping shots from Alex Roldan and Joao Paulo over the crossbar in the 80th and 81st minutes.

The Sounders, who had a league-record 19-game home unbeaten streak dating back to 2014, were unable to find the back of the net. Despite several scoring opportunities, Crepeau's exceptional performance denied them any chance of a comeback.

With this win, LAFC will now face the Houston Dynamo in the conference final on Saturday. Both teams will be vying for a spot in the MLS Cup as they seek to continue their journey towards the championship title.