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| LA FC's 'NEW combination' Son Heung-min and Deene Vuanga. AFP Yonhap News |
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'Son National' Son Heung-min (33) appears to be getting better day by day with Buanga (31, LA FC) 'chemistry'(breathing).
Fabian Renkel, a reporter for the U.S. media Area Sports, shed light on what happened in the tunnel after the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) match between LA FC and San Jose EarthQuake at Levi's Stadium in San Jose, the U.S. on the 14th (Korea time).
According to Rennkel, Son praised Buanga after LA FC's 4-2 victory. Buanga stood tall as a hat-trick hero, shooting his team's second and fourth goals in a row after Son Heung-min scored the first goal in a minute and his second MLS goal. I can't help but be glad to see the performance of my fellow striker who contributed to the team's victory. Los Angeles won in three games and moved up to fifth place.
Vuanga also responded immediately. Playfully "Where's my ball?After shouting ," he followed Son Heung-min's trademark 'Click Ceremony'. It is an expression of respect for Son Heung-min. A player with a hat trick celebrates a match ball. Vuanga shared a quadriceps taken with a match ball on his personal Instagram.
Son Heung-min and Buanga reportedly headed to the locker room while hugging each other tightly. `Son Heung-min and Buanga are forming a strong bond on and off the field,' Rennkel said.
LA FC coach Steve Cherundolo, who looks at existing aces Buanga and Son Heung-min's 「Walkle striker」, is just pleased. After the game, Cherundolo said, "(Son Heung-min and Buanga are really threatening things. The two players have good chemistry. We want them to continue to support themselves in a position to score."
The U.S. media 'Sports Illustrated' Son Heung-min and Buanga are the most threatening attack combinations in MLS. Son Heung-min's joining is raising LA FC's global status as well as Buanga. Except for the inter Miami era led by New York Cosmos and Lionel Messi in the past, it is a phenomenon that is hard to see in MLS. The New York Cosmos was a club that recruited international stars such as Pele, Franz Bechembauer and Joan Cruyff in the 1970s.
Winger Buanga, who penetrates the space with his fast feet, and seasoned striker Son Heung-min are creating a tremendous synergy effect on the field. Son Heung-min, who played for Tottenham for 10 years from 2015, and Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) come to mind. Before Kane left for Munich in 2023, Kane played Son Heung-min's role at LA FC, and Son Heung-min broke through the side like Buanga.
"Playing with Sonny (Son Heung-min nicknamed Son Heung-min) makes the game much easier," said Buanga, who has only two goals left until the first three consecutive seasons in MLS history. Son Heung-min always helps the team and creates chances. That's really great."
Son Heung-min aims for his third goal in the away game of Real Salt Lake on the 18th.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
