Bouanga now has three MLS Player of the Matchday awards, last getting recognized during Matchday 36 of the 2023 season. He’s one of three LAFC players – along with Vela and current Columbus Crew star Diego Rossi – to win at least three Player of the Matchday awards.
The MLS Player of the Matchday is selected each matchday of the regular season through both media and fan voting in a process conducted by MLS Communications. A panel of journalists from the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR) comprises 75 percent of the vote, while an X (formerly known as Twitter) fan vote represents the remaining 25 percent of voting. NASR consists of members of print, television, radio, and online media.
