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This is the effect of Son Heung-min (LAFC). Son Heung-min's 'Conquering the World' has begun.
Los Angeles FC co-chairman and general manager John Thorrington said in an interview with Talk Sports in the U.K. on the 15th (Korea time) that `Son Heung-min's uniforms were the most sold in all sports in the world during the week.'
Son Heung-min took on a new challenge in LA FC's uniform. He left Tottenham (England), which has been around for a decade, and changed into a uniform for LA FC. Son Heung-min recorded the highest transfer fee ever in MLS. His ransom was $26.5 million.
It was hot from the start. On the 10th, he made his LA FC debut in an away game between the Chicago Fire and the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) at Sitgig Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Son Heung-min, who joined the team on the 7th, made his MLS debut just three days later. Son Heung-min, who started the game on the bench, changed from his training suit to his uniform and prepared to play in the 14th minute of the second half. He played instead of David Martinez in the 16th minute of the second half. The audience applauded Son Heung-min. He cheered every time he caught the ball. Son Heung-min attempted his first MLS shot with his left foot from the front outside the penalty area in the 22nd minute of the second half. His true value was even more glistening at the moment of crisis. Son Heung-min earned a penalty kick in the 32nd minute of the second half when his team was trailing 1-2. He fell behind the opponent's defender while driving the ball in a counterattack. Video VAR confirmed the penalty. Deeney Buanga scored as a kicker. After that, the two teams finished the game 2-2 without any additional points.
After the game, there was a lot of praise. Sports Illustrated was Son Heung-min's strong performance in general. Buanga drew a penalty for scoring. LA FC would not have won a point without him. Son Heung-min said he will play well for LA FC in MLS. The Athletic said Son Heung-min is active and dangerous. I didn't disappoint the fans who came to see him. He made a positive impression. in the stadium, in the locker room, and in the market.
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Son's influence was not limited to the ground. Thorrington said, `Son has sold more uniforms than any other sports player in the world since signing his contract with LAFC. It sold more uniforms than soccer players such as Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nasr) as well as other sports players such as LeBron James (LA Lakers) and Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)."
LA FC's ticket prices are also said to have risen significantly. Talk Sports said, `The ticket price against San Diego soared from 300 dollars to 1,500 dollars on the 31st, the day Son Heung-min made his home debut. Torrington said, `The success of recruiting Son will be judged not by commercial success but by the trophy. We expect both team performance and commercial success," he added.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
