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It took less than 25 minutes for LAFC’s attacking duo to put the series out of reach.In the 20th minute, Son Heung-min opened the scoring with a silky step-over and low finish after Denis Bouanga
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Son Heung-min powers LAFC into next round in MLS playoffs
Son Heung-min recorded a goal and an assist to help Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) through to the next round in the Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup Playoffs. LAFC, No. 3 seed in the Western Conference,
Son Heung-min has been a revelation for LAFC since making his move from Tottenham over the summer. The Korean has taken MLS by storm, scoring nine goals in his first 11 matches for LAFC to help propel them towards possible MLS Cup glory. A classy step-over, and a classy finish in the bottom corner.
Son Heung-min is more popular than K-pop in South Korea, and as a result LAFC is quickly becoming the country’s favorite soccer team.
Los Angeles FC star Son Heung-min says he "can't wait" to return to Tottenham so he can bid a proper goodbye to supporters. The South Korean forward wants to step back into the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and thank the supporters who shaped his Premier League legacy.
Min, a summer acquisition by LAFC, has guaranteed compensation of $11.2 million, while Lionel Messi remains the league's highest paid player at $20.4 million.
Son Heung-min finishes with two goals and Denis Bouanga scores his 23rd goal of the season as LAFC beats St. Louis City 3-0 for its fourth straight win.
LAFC are set to kick off the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs and will be hoping to make a run to a second league title in club history. Led by Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga, LAFC had an exceptional end to the season, winning six games in a row before dropping points in the penultimate and final games of the campaign.