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MLS: Denis Bouanga has 17 goals and targets fourth season above 20

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MLS: Denis Bouanga has 17 goals and targets fourth season above 20

Denis Bouanga, the Gabonese forward for Los Angeles FC, has 17 MLS goals after a 1-1 draw against New York City FC. He is targeting a fourth consecutive season with more than 20 goals, after totals of 25, 21 and 26, L’Union reports, also highlighting other Gabonese footballers playing abroad.

His 17 goals put him on course to break the 20-goal mark once again. Bouanga scored 25 goals in one season, 21 in the next and 26 in the third, L’Union reports.

Midweek, the Gabon international scored twice in Los Angeles FC’s 3-1 win over Austin. He then helped his team earn a point in New York. This season extends the run of attacking performances that has made him one of the California club’s leading scorers.

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