Son Heung-min's slump causes LAFC to fall to 6th in the power rankings
LAFC ranked 6th in the power rankings, with red flags for winning the MLS Cup amid slumps from Son Heung-min and Bouanga Take a quick look at the recent trend, weaknesses, and the reasons for the drop in ranking
An American media outlet rated LAFC’s power ranking sixth based on its results through Round 23 of the 2026 MLS season. It dropped one spot from its previous ranking of fifth, reflecting concerns about its recent form.
The outlet analyzed that, as the slump of Son Heungmin and Denis Bouanga continues, it is difficult to view LAFC as a contender to win the MLS Cup this year. In particular, it pointed out that performance has become more inconsistent since the World Cup, and that results have declined with just one win in the last eight matches.
The article also noted that LAFC has not been able to move beyond a structure that relies on its two forwards. It said the reinforcements in the summer transfer window fell short of expectations, and that three straight scoreless matches and four wins in 14 games show the team’s weaknesses.