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Son Heung-min (LAFC), who recorded fantastic help in his first start match since entering the U.S., was selected as the most valuable player in the game 'POTM(Player of the Match)'.
Son Heung-min scored his first offensive point on the 17th (Korea time) by assisting a wedge goal just before the end of the game in the 29th round of the 2025 U.S. Major League Soccer against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. LA FC won 2-0 with Son Heung-min's One Man Show.
Son Heung-min made his historic debut in the U.S. after Germany and England on the 10th. He stepped on the ground in the 16th minute of the second half in an away game against Chicago Fire FC.
There was no goal, but it was a perfect performance. He won a penalty in the 32nd minute of the second half, when his team was trailing 1-2, and Dennis Buanga calmly scored the equalizer. LA FC drew 2-2 with Chicago.
Sports media 'ESPN' evaluated that Son Heung-min immediately influenced LA FC and made a strong impression from his first appearance. It also decorated the main screen of the MLS website. MLS is 'Strong Debut! With the title 'Son Heung-min influenced LAFC immediately', Son Heung-min's era officially began in MLS.
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It was Son Heung-min's time. He made a one-top appearance. Dennis Buanga and David Martinez were on the left and right. Timothy Tillman, Maci Delgado and Igor Jesús were located in the midfield. The four backs were lined by Ryan Hollingshead, Nkosi Tapari, Eddie Segura and Sergi Palencia. The goal was defended by Hugo Lloris.
The MLS stage was narrow. Artificial turf and high humidity were not variables. Son Heung-min scored his first shot in the 26th minute of the first half. When the opposing goalkeeper punched in a corner kick situation, he caught it just outside the penalty box. After beating a defender, he left-footed a shot, but missed. Son Heung-min was disappointed as he covered his head.
Son Heung-min's performance was even louder in the second half. In the fifth minute of the second half, he tried to shoot his left foot, but the ball slightly went off the post. It was the prelude to the first goal. LA FC, which gained momentum, scored the first goal on a play that followed a minute later.
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LA FC succeeded in intercepting with strong pressure. As soon as Son Heung-min broke through, the opponent's defense cleared the ball. Delgado caught it and shook New England's net with a sharp shot.
Son Heung-min connected a free kick that he got himself in the 36th minute of the second half with a shot, but the ball headed in front of the goalkeeper. He poked a nice pass in a 44th minute counterattack. It was a connection to the ball. However, Ryan Laposo's shot, which was replaced, was directed in front of the goalkeeper.
Son Heung-min had a decisive chance in the 47th minute of extra time in the second half. Unfortunately, however, he failed to shake the net. From the left, he jumped in a cross from Artam Smoliacov and connected it with a header. However, he was blocked by the goalkeeper's super save.
Two minutes later, Son Heung-min scored an attack point. He poked a pass to Mathieu Choniere, who was diving to the front of the arc and jumping to the left. Chonière's shot led to a goal and sealed the game.
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The broadcasting team responded to Son's play by "It's a fantastic pass." Absolutely Next Level"Absolutely appalled. It is highly praised for transforming LA FC into an impressive team on a different level. Son Heung-min, who played full time, made 50 touches and recorded one assist.
He made a big chance five times with an 88% pass success rate (29/33). He shot four times himself, and two of them were effective shots. The dribble was 100% (4/4) successful, and the ground-contention success reached 64% (7/11). Footmob gave him an 8.5 rating, the highest in the team.
Son Heung-min was selected as the best player in his first starting match and also opened up the era of success in MLS.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
