{
  "id": 16561389,
  "title": "LAFC clinches MLS playoff berth after draw with Galaxy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/lafc-clinches-mls-playoff-berth-after-draw-with-galaxy",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-26T04:31:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lafc-clinches-playoff-berth-draw-043118180.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles FC secured a spot in the MLS playoffs with a 2-2 draw against the LA Galaxy on Sunday, Oct. 25. The Galaxy had taken an early lead, but LAFC was able to level the score. Joseph Paintsil scored for the Galaxy in the 34th and 51st minutes. Denis Bouanga and Leo Walta helped LAFC by scoring a goal each in the 53rd and 62nd minutes. Son Heung-min's goal, which would have given LAFC the lead, was disallowed due to an offside call in the 29th minute. LAFC's season record is currently 12-9-11, and they sit sixth in the Western Conference standings after the draw. The win brings their total points to 47, with the San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo trailing by one point. The Galaxy are ninth in the conference standings with a 10-11-11 record. The Galaxy could still secure a wild-card playoff spot as the final ninth seed. LAFC vs. Galaxy highlights are available for viewers who want to watch the match. The 2026 MLS playoff schedule has been released, with the first round of single-elimination matches starting on Nov. 20 and the MLS Cup taking place on Dec. 18.",
  "summary": "LAFC clinched a spot in the MLS playoffs after a draw with the LA Galaxy on Sunday, Oct. 25. Here's the latest.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Leo Walta’s goal erases Galaxy’s lead, LAFC clinches playoff spot in 2-2 El Tráfico draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/leo-waltas-goal-erases-galaxys-lead-lafc-clinches-playoff-spot-in-2-2-16554917",
        "published": "2026-10-26T03:27:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}