LAFC Secures Playoff Seed with Last-Minute Draw Against Rapids, Ending Colorado's Season

In a dramatic regular season finale, LAFC secured a 2-2 draw against the Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, a result that ended Colorado's playoff hopes for the third time in four years. Andrew Moran scored his first MLS goal in the 90th minute off a rebound to salvage the draw for LAFC, which finished the season with a strong 17-8-9 record and the third seed in the Western Conference. Son Heung-Min, who has been a dominant force since his league-record transfer, opened the scoring with a stunning goal, continuing his lethal partnership with Denis Bouanga, as they combined for 19 of LAFC's last 21 goals. Colorado's Paxten Aaronson and Darren Yapi scored to give the Rapids a temporary lead, but a late equalizer by LAFC dashed their postseason ambitions. The Rapids' coach Chris Armas and players expressed the emotional highs and lows of the season, highlighting the team's struggle to maintain consistency. LAFC now prepares for a first-round playoff match against Austin FC, with Son and Bouanga expected to be key threats.