It’s the Los Angeles FC versus the Real Salt Lake at America First Field on September 5, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:30 PM ET
- Location: America First Field
- Streaming: Apple TV
How to Watch Los Angeles FC vs. Real Salt Lake on September 5, 2026
You can watch the Real Salt Lake take on the Los Angeles FC live on DIRECTV on Apple TV on September 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET.
Los Angeles FC (10-6-7) at Real Salt Lake (8-4-9) — Match Preview
Los Angeles FC carry a 10-6-7 record into America First Field to face Real Salt Lake, who sit at 8-4-9, on September 5, 2026. LAFC arrive sitting 3rd in MLS while Real Salt Lake sit 10th, a gap that reflects the visitors’ stronger overall campaign this season. Denis Bouanga leads the LAFC attack with 11 goals and 6 assists across 22 appearances, a return that makes him one of the league’s most productive frontline options this season. Real Salt Lake will counter with Sergi Solans, who has found the net 9 times in 20 matches to pace the home attack. Son Heung-Min adds another scoring dimension for LAFC with 4 goals and 9 assists in 21 appearances, giving the visitors a second attacking outlet who can both finish and create. Mathieu Choinière has quietly been LAFC’s chief creator from midfield, setting up 4 assists across 23 appearances this season.
What Time is the Real Salt Lake vs. Los Angeles FC Match Today?
The Los Angeles FC vs. Real Salt Lake match starts at 9:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Los Angeles FC vs. Real Salt Lake?
You can watch Los Angeles FC vs. Real Salt Lake on Apple TV.
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Players to Watch: Los Angeles FC vs. Real Salt Lake
Los Angeles FC
Denis Bouanga — F. Bouanga leads Los Angeles FC with 11 goals and 6 assists across 22 appearances, the clearest sign of his central role in the attack. His combination of finishing and setup work gives LAFC’s frontline a well-rounded scoring threat.
Son Heung-Min — F. Across 21 appearances, Son Heung-Min has put up 4 goals and 9 assists, numbers that lean more toward creation than pure finishing this season. His playmaking has made him a steady secondary threat alongside Bouanga in the LAFC attack.
Mathieu Choinière — M. Playing from midfield, Choinière has racked up 4 assists in 23 appearances, the heaviest workload of any LAFC player in this matchup. He’s been a steady distributor for a Los Angeles FC side that leans on secondary creators alongside its frontline scorers.
Real Salt Lake
Sergi Solans — F. Solans has been Real Salt Lake’s most reliable finisher, scoring 9 goals in 20 appearances to lead the home attack. That output makes him the focal point of Real Salt Lake’s forward line heading into this match.
Morgan Guilavogui — F. Guilavogui has contributed 2 goals and 7 assists across 17 appearances, a profile that leans heavily toward creation for a player listed up top. His assist total outpaces every other Real Salt Lake attacker eligible for this match.
Noel Caliskan — M. Caliskan has set up 5 assists across 21 appearances from midfield, giving Real Salt Lake a creative outlet distinct from its front-line scorers. His distribution work has been a steady thread in the home side’s buildup play this season.
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