It was not a matter of positioning, but Son Heung-min refuted, and suddenly raised controversy over the position...I'm upset. Apologize to the fans
Sep 02, 2025
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LA FC lost 1-2 to San Diego FC at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California on the 1st (Korea time) in the 31st round of the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular league. LA FC recently ended its unbeaten streak of three games (one win and two draws).
The game drew keen attention on this day. This is because it was Son Heung-min's debut at home in LA FC. In fact, 22,937 people '10,000 spectators' were filled.
Son Heung-min started as the front-line striker in the 3-4-3 formation. He played full time and led the attack. But he cried at the 'tough luck'. Son Heung-min attempted to curl his right foot in front of the penalty arc in the 33rd minute of the second half, but bowed his head to the 'bad luck of the goal' hitting the right post hard.
LA FC led with Dennis Buanga's first goal in the 15th minute of the first half. San Diego tied the score 1-1 in the 33rd minute with Irving Rosano's score. Son Heung-min scored a sharp right corner in the 35th minute of the first half but failed to score. In the 45th minute of the first half, he also tried to score with a sharp left-footed winding shot from the right side of the penalty arc, but was blocked by the opponent's goalkeeper.
LA FC, which finished 1-1 in the first half, collapsed on the counterattack in the 21st minute of the second half. LA FC fought back with Son Heung-min but failed to score. Son Heung-min experienced his first defeat in front of a home fan four games after his MLS debut.
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Son Heung-min said "It wasn't a matter of positioning" and no one would have said anything if he had scored a goal. I think all of this is outcome-oriented."
He said "I've had a lot of experience on the field, but this game was very special. I think the fans were really amazing. The reason I'm upset is because they deserve more than one goal, a point.'
Meanwhile, Son Heung-min will now join the South Korean national soccer team led by Hong Myung-bo. He is aiming for a friendly match against the United States and Mexico. Son Heung-min will join the national team for the first time since leaving the EPL and moving to the United States. It is also drawing attention as he met with Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the U.S. national team, who formed a priest's relationship with Tottenham in the EPL.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
