Son Heung-min made a successful debut for LAFC (Los Angeles FC) in the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS). Son Heung-min was seen sitting on the bench several times even before the substitution was put in. This shows how high expectations are for Son Heung-min there.
Son Heung-min played as a substitute in the 16th minute of the second half in the 24th round of the 2025 MLS held at Sitgig Stadium in Chicago on the 10th (Korea time). Fans cheered for Son Heung-min as he entered the ground. The score was balanced 1–1.
When Son Heung-min, wearing No. 7 uniform, entered the ground, Hugo Lloris, the goalkeeper of the same team who worked with Tottenham in the past, was alternately caught on the broadcast screen.
In the 22nd minute of the second half, Son Heung-min, who was in the center of the goal, held a low cross from his teammate from the right side for a tempo and connected it with a left-footed shot, but was blocked by the goalkeeper.
In the 27th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min tried to link the pass with his teammate on the left side, but Son Heung-min's penetration pass was connected somewhat long and went off the goal line. In the following situation, LAFC faced a counterattack and allowed Jonathan Bamba to score, leading to 1-2.
In the 28th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min penetrated into the goal and connected a low and fast cross from the right side with a heel kick, but was blocked by the opponent's defender.
In the 32nd minute of the second half, the penetration pass made in LAFC's counterattack brought a one-on-one scene to Son Heung-min. However, Son fell in the penalty box when he was caught in the opponent's tackle. Later, a video review of the possibility of a penalty was made, and a penalty was declared.
It was not Son Heung-min but Dennis Buanga who stepped up as a kicker. Buanga aimed for the top of the goal with a stable kick and scored the equalizer.
The two teams, which were in balance, fought a fierce battle again.
Son Heung-min tried to shoot with his right foot as he penetrated into the goal near the penalty arc in the third minute of the second half, but was blocked by his opponent. It received applause from fans for its good movement and connection.
Since then, no more goals have been scored, and LAFC drew 2-2 on the road.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
