Russell helps Sporting KC earn 1-1 draw with LAFC
Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga celebrates his goal during the first half of a Major League Soccer match against Sporting Kansas City Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Mark J. Terrill]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dénis Bouanga scored his league-leading 10th goal of the season, but Johnny Russell answered to help Sporting Kansas City earn a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC. Bouanga used assists from Kwadwo Opoku and Sergi Palencia to score in the 13th minute and give LAFC (6-1-4) an early lead. Russell answered seven minutes later for Sporting KC (2-7-4) to knot the score. Russell’s second goal of the season came with assists from Rémi Walter and Alan Pulido. Ryan Hollingshead had a goal waved off in the 85th minute that would have given LAFC the lead.
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Los Angeles FC forward Kwadwo Opoku, left, and Sporting Kansas City midfielder Erik Thommy try to head the ball during the first half of a Major League Soccer match Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Los Angeles FC defender Denil Maldonado, left, and Sporting Kansas City midfielder Erik Thommy go down as they battle for the ball during the first half of a Major League Soccer match Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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