There are only a few players in the world like Cherundolo coach Son Heung-min who fell in love with Son Heung-min for the first time

Aug 17, 2025

There are only a few players in the world like Cherundolo coach Son Heung-min who fell in love with Son Heung-min for the first time



There are only a few players in the world like Cherundolo coach Son Heung-min who fell in love with Son Heung-min for the first time
"There are only a few players like Son Heung-min in the world."

It was highly praised by LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo. Just two games were enough. Son Heung-min (33, LA FC), who is aiming for the 'LA legend' in the 'Tottenham legend', recorded his first help since entering the U.S.

Son Heung-min started the New England Revolution and the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular league away game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on the 17th (Korea time). This is the first time Son Heung-min has been on the starting list and played full-time. Son Heung-min not only started the winning goal, but also helped the net goal. LA FC ended a three-game winless streak with a 2-0 win.




Son Heung-min, who was substituted in the second half of his debut match against Chicago Fire FC on the 10th and earned a penalty kick, was the front-line striker in the 4-3-3 formation. Son Heung-min showed a different dimension in the variables of unfamiliar artificial turf and humid weather. In the 26th minute of the first half, Son Heung-min, who was disappointed when a strong left-footed shot went off the post, led LA FC's attack with a sharp pass and shot. In the second half, Son Heung-min's performance grew even more. After beating a defense in front of the arc in the fourth minute of the second half, he hit his left foot, but hit the side net.

There are only a few players in the world like Cherundolo coach Son Heung-min who fell in love with Son Heung-min for the first time
Starting with Son Heung-min, who gained momentum, LA FC eventually scored the first goal. After succeeding in the interception with bold pressure in five minutes, Son Heung-min grabbed the ball. Son Heung-min was blocked by the opponent's defense while breaking through, and Delgado caught it and shook the New England net with a sharp shot. Martinez and Raphoso shot in front of the goalkeeper in the 22nd and 44th minutes of counterattacks.

Son Heung-min hit the ground in the 46th minute of the second half, playing a crucial chance. He jumped in a cross from the left and connected it with a header. Stuck by the goalkeeper's super save. However, two minutes later, Son Heung-min scored an attack point. Son Heung-min dug in front of the arc and stabbed a pass to Mathieu Choniere, who was jumping to the left. Chonière's shot led to a goal and sealed the game.




Son Heung-min made 50 touches on the day and recorded one assist. He has made big chances five times, and his dribbling success rate was 100% (4/4). Son Heung-min, who received an 8.5 rating, the highest in the team, from Footmob, was named the MLS's official player of the game after the game. Son Heung-min said, `I'm happy to win the away game away from home. I'll prepare well and enjoy it more," he smiled.

There are only a few players in the world like Cherundolo coach Son Heung-min who fell in love with Son Heung-min for the first time
There are only a few players in the world like Cherundolo coach Son Heung-min who fell in love with Son Heung-min for the first time
After the game, Cherundolo said, `There are only a few players in the world who have the same intelligence and experience as Son Heung-min. Tactically and physically, everything is well combined. The basics are solid as well." "I'm really looking forward to the future with him. It's really nice to be able to celebrate victory. This is a league that is not easy to win on the road." "Son Heung-min is a player who brings smiles every day during training. This is very important in my work. I try to do the same. He is a good communicator who motivates all players with a happy heart. It's a very important thing. What a great recruit for us."





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.