Even if you laugh, you don't laugh! Son Heung-min, please also score another goal in LA. Coach Cherundolo's earnest wish...You said there's nothing special to change, but the selection is a secret
Sep 12, 2025
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There is no comma. LA FC will play the 32nd round of the 2025 U.S. MLS against San Jose EarthQuake at Levi's Stadium in San Jose, California at 9:30 a.m. on the 14th (Korea time).
Son Heung-min performed fantastic in two consecutive A matches in the U.S., which became his home ground. He scored one goal and one assist against the U.S. on the 7th to lead South Korea to a 2-0 victory, and also scored one goal against Mexico on the 10th. Hong Myung-bo drew 2-2 with Mexico.
Son Heung-min played as a one-top in the match against the U.S., where he started, and as a left winger in the match against Mexico, where he was substituted at the start of the second half. Whether he was a starter or a substitute, Son Heung-min was an "all-round key" to the attack.
LA FC was also encouraged. Coach Steve Cherundolo said at a press conference against San Jose on the 12th, `I haven't watched the match against Mexico, but I've watched the match against the U.S. Son Heung-min was very good, and I hope he continues to score goals for LA FC," he smiled.
There was pain in the last game just before the A match break. Son Heung-min made his first appearance on the LA FC home stage on the 1st. However, it was a debut match with a lot of disappointment. LA FC suffered a 1-2 upset loss to San Diego FC. Son Heung-min played full time, but failed to score an offensive point. I had a bitter taste of my first defeat since joining LA FC.
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In the 28th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min received a pass from the back and broke down the back with explosive speed. The opposing tackle was caught just before the shot, but the assistant referee raised the offside flag. But Son's position was clearly onside.
Son Heung-min said after the game, `No one would have said anything else if the goal had been scored in that situation where I hit the net. In the end, the result is important. I was happy to make my home debut. But as a result, this was not our night. Still, I'm proud of the team's great effort. I think I was unlucky not to bring three points today."
Cherundolo said during the A-match that he "reviewed the San Diego game". He said "It was a sad result. The players did a really good job, and did exactly what we wanted. I think most of them will win if they play 10 games like that. It was bad luck not to win the game."
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Son Heung-min made his MLS debut against the Chicago Fire on the 10th of last month. In the first game, he induced a penalty kick in the 32nd minute of the second half to lead his team to a 2-2 draw. He made his first start in the match against the New England Revolution (2-0 win) on the 17th, and scored his first offensive point by assisting a wedge goal just before the end of the game.
In the match against FC Dallas on the 24th, he scored his MLS debut goal. The proprietary 'Click Ceremony' also made its debut. However, LA FC drew 1-1 and Son Heung-min expressed deep regret after the game. He played in four games before the game against San Diego, all of them as one-top players.
As for the management of the A-match players, including Son Heung-min, Cherundolo said, `Thankfully, our team has many representative players. I've been through this numerous times, and I know what kind of burden the players are. I'm trying to make sure all the teams do well without overdoing it. Considering all of these, we come up with a starting lineup and a plan."
Asked about starting players from each country, including Son Heung-min, he declined to say, `I'm the only one who knows the starting list.' LA FC, which has recently lost one draw, desperately needs three points. Son Heung-min is in need of strength, so he is expected to start unless there are big variables.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
