Messi in the east, Son Heung-min in the west, a key role that changed the flow, and A-match cannot be stopped...Los Angeles, please score a goal. 50,000 spectators
Sep 12, 2025
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Having joined LA FC last month, he has already devoured the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS). Son Heung-min played in four games, including three starts in MLS, and scored one goal and one assist.
They are driving the cloud audience around. There is even a saying that' Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) in the east and Son Heung-min in the west'. There was a big change in his personal life, but his status did not falter even in the A match. He played a bigger role than when he was with Tottenham.
Son Heung-min scored one goal and one assist against the U.S. on the 7th (Korea time), leading 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.
MLS was also encouraged. On the 12th, the MLS Secretariat selected Son Heung-min and 10 other players who showed impressive performances during the A-match period. Son Heung-min and Messi were 'two-top'. Messi, Argentina's flagship player, scored multiple goals against Venezuela on the 5th to lead the team to a 3-0 victory. Argentina lost 0-1 to Ecuador on the 10th, but Messi did not play.
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MLS introduced the performance award saying, `Son Heung-min, who moved to LA FC last month for $26.5 million (about KRW 370.8 billion), scored one goal and one assist in four league games, and added two goals and one assist in the A-match evaluation match.'
The journey in MLS also follows. 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.
MLS is already considered an expected match and is expected to attract more than 45,000 spectators at Levi's Stadium. Many are expected to visit the stadium to see Son Heung-min, the league's top box office player.
Los Angeles FC 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 United States. Son Heung-min was very good, and I hope he continues to score goals for LA FC," he smiled.
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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."
On how to use Son Heung-min against San Jose, "It will be the same as the last few weeks. His performance in our team was very good. The team as a whole played well. Although he has not won all games, he is satisfied with his performance and Son Heung-min's performance. So there's nothing in particular to change."
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 as a one-top until the game against San Diego.
LA FC, which has recently lost one draw, desperately needs three points. We are counting on Son Heung-min's strength.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
