Historic start continues for LAFC in dominant win over Orlando City

LAFC forward Denis Bouanga (99) gets down on his knees in celebration after scoring a goal during an MLS game between LAFC and Orlando City SC on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles Calif LOS ANGELES -- Following a 13-day break from MLS play, LAFC were razor sharp in their return, handing Orlando City SC a 6-0 defeat at BMO Stadium on Saturday night. The Black and Gold improved to 5-1-0 and have now recorded six consecutive clean sheets to open the season. "We never put our guard down," said head coach Marc Dos Santos.

"We have a very humble group, and our group doesn't get too high or too low. That is a strength of ours. " Hugo Lloris continued a red-hot start to the year, making six more saves to help keep Orlando from getting on the board.

The 39-year-old continues to be one of the biggest difference makers on the team and a key catalyst for their success thus far. "He is always clutch, making some saves, and he's just the best for us," said LAFC defender Sergi Palencia. "We are conceding some chances, but we have the best goalkeeper in the league.

" LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (1) makes a save during an MLS game between LAFC and Orlando City SC on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles Calif Edwin So - The Sporting Tribune LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (1) makes a save during an MLS game between LAFC and Orlando City SC on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles Calif Saturday's match marked just the second time that Los Angeles and Orlando had ever battled at BMO Stadium, with LAFC claiming a 4-1 victory over the visiting side during its inaugural 2018 campaign. They are now 4-0-1 against Orlando all-time, boasting a goal differential of +13 (19-6). Five of the club's six goals came in an action-packed first half, mainly highlighted by the star-studded duo of Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min.