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Son Heung-min's fantastic MLS (American Major League Soccer) debut goal continues to be highly praised.
MLS said on its official website on the 24th (Korea Standard Time), `Son Heung-min finally scored his first goal in MLS, which was world-classSon Heung-min, a Korean superstar and the highest transfer fee in MLS history, scored an unstoppable free kick to give LAFC the first goal" he said.
On the same day, Son started in the away game of the 2025 MLS regular league against FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium in Dallas, Texas. In the 6th minute of the first half, Son Heung-min scored the first goal with a sensational free kick. Unfortunately, the team drew 1 to 1.
The BBC also reported that Tottenham captain Son Heung-min scored his debut goal in MLS in the past.
The media explained, `Korea's national team star Son Heung-min scored a fantastic free-kick goal six minutes into the game in his second start for LAFC,' adding, `After 10 years in the Premier League, Son joined the MLS with a record transfer fee of more than 20 million pounds(about 37 billion won) and made his third appearance.'
Son Heung-min said in a post-match interview, `I've only been here for about two weeks, but I'm enjoying every moment"I'm happy to score my first goal in MLS and again in LAFC. But the most important thing for me was three points. It's such a shame that I couldn't bring it."
LAFC defender Nkosi Tapari praised Son Heung-min's performance.
Tapari "I practiced a free kick the day before in training, and I pointed it at the corner of the net and the ball was stuck there like a real magic. It was wonderful, and I was so happy that he scored a goal."His first three games have to be displayed at the Louvre. He got a penalty, then he helped, then he scored. I don't know what I'm going to do next week, but he's doing fantastic and has the best energy.
LAFC, which has been undefeated since joining Son Heung-min, is currently ranked fifth in the Western Conference (41 points).
LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo said, `Son Heung-min has a special ability that is rare in this league. "The fresh wind, motivation, drive that our team needed is a fresh wind, motivation, drive," he said. "The players are definitely feeling it and pushing us forward. We played three away games. It was not easy, and there were long travel distances and weather problems. Still, he won five points."
Son's fantastic debut goal is further raising expectations for his home debut. Son Heung-min will face San Diego FC at LAFC home on the 31st.
Son Heung-min said, `Now we have to recover well for a week and prepare for an important game"It's my first LAFC home game, and I can't wait to meet a good opponent again. I will make sure to prepare well and bring three points."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
