Minnesota vs. Los Angeles FC - News - April 25, 2026

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Son Heung-min - Rested for CCC clash Son (rest) has been left out of the squad for Saturday's 1-0 victory over Minnesota United to be kept fresh ahead of Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup clash against Toluca, accord...

Impact Son has been the centerpiece of LAFC's squad since his high-profile arrival from Tottenham in August 2025, and the club is clearly managing his minutes with the continental tournament as the primary target this season. Nathan Ordaz stepped up to take on a larger role in his absence, with LAFC prioritizing having their star forward fully rested and ready to go for the Toluca showdown. Son still has to score his first goal of the season with the Black and Gold in the MLS but already contributed six assists in eight league appearances.

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James Rodriguez - Brillant outing despite loss Rodriguez generated six shots (two on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Rodriguez delivered a standout performance in his first start of the season for Minnesota United, firing six shots with two on target while also creating five chances in an active and influential night in the final third. The Colombian World Cup veteran had a brief hospital stay earlier this month due to dehydration, but he looks fully back in the mix based on this showing. He brings a steady blend of experience and attacking quality as he continues to build fitness with the World Cup approaching this summer.

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Drake Callender - Six saves in defeat Callender made six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Callender stood tall with six saves in Saturday's 1-0 MLS home loss to LAFC at Allianz Field, coming up with his top moment after the break when he denied Nathan Ordaz point-blank after the forward slipped in behind Minnesota's back line on a quick counter. The only shot that beat him came early, as David Martinez finished in the ninth minute from a tough angle following a slick three-man sequence that left the keeper with little chance given the pace and execution of the play. Callender has now started all 10 of Minnesota's MLS matches since arriving from Inter Miami, racking up 38 saves and four clean sheets, and he'll look to build on that in Saturday's matchup against Columbus Crew.

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Denis Bouanga - Four shots on target in win Bouanga had four shots (four on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win over Minnesota United.

Impact Bouanga got the start in Saturday's 1-0 MLS road win over Minnesota United but couldn't find the back of the net, putting four shots on target from four attempts without breaking through as LAFC clearly managed the game with Wednesday's Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal first leg against Toluca in mind. Even with that massive matchup looming, the Gabonese winger still logged the full 90 minutes and never came off the field. Bouanga now sits on four goals through 10 MLS appearances, and while the production hasn't fully matched the volume, his 34 shots in 10 matches shows he's consistently getting into dangerous spots.

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