With superstar Son Heung-min, this has led to the creation of a new partner Vuang, the first record in MLS history + competition for top scorer with Messi

Sep 22, 2025

With superstar Son Heung-min, this has led to the creation of a new partner Vuang, the first record in MLS history competition for top scorer with Messi



With superstar Son Heung-min, this has led to the creation of a new partner Vuang, the first record in MLS history competition for top scorer with Messi
Son Heung-min's new partner, Dennis Vuanga, has made all-time history.

LAFC came from behind to win 4-1 at home in the 33rd round of the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) in the 2025 season against Real Salt Lake at BMO Stadium in LA on the 22nd (Korea time). The victory set the stage for LAFC's No. 1 pursuit, ranking fourth in the Western Conference.

LAFC was dragged away when it lost a point in the 14th minute of the first half, but LAFC had a Heungbu duo. In the 45th minute of the first half, LAFC began its chase. The attack began on the left, and Buanga tried to run by hitting the ball, but it was caught in defense. The ball went to Son Heung-min, who quickly connected to the running Buanga. Buanga connected with a non-stop shot and scored the equalizer.




LA FC, which succeeded in turning the tables with Son Heung-min's fantastic mid-range score, needed a shot to focus on the victory. Heungbu Line did it again. After Son Heung-min in the 28th minute of the second half, Andrew Moran properly stabbed Buanga, who slipped between the defense with a one-touch pass. Buanga faced a one-on-one chance and made a multi-goal with a perfect chip shot.
With superstar Son Heung-min, this has led to the creation of a new partner Vuang, the first record in MLS history competition for top scorer with Messi
Vuanga even completed a Gearco hat trick. In the 42nd minute of the second half, Buanga received a pass from Jeremy Evovise and made it 4-1 with a clean finish. Buanga tied Messi for first place in MLS scoring as he reached the league's 22nd goal. If he maintains his current pace, he will be able to really compete with Messi.

If the relationship with Son Heung-min gets better, Buanga may go beyond Messi and aim for the MLS top scorer. "It's a very natural chemistry," Buanga said of his recent relationship with Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min is such a great player. It's so good to be with Son Heung-min on and off the field. Our chemistry is really natural,' he said, adding that the two players are working together quickly.

Vuanga, who crossed the league's 20th goal mark on the day, achieved MLS' first history. Founded in 1996, MLS has never scored 20 league goals in three consecutive seasons in about 30 years. Buanga scored 20 goals and 7 assists in the league in the 2023 season and 20 goals and 10 assists in the 2024 season, making him the perfect ace for LA FC.
With superstar Son Heung-min, this has led to the creation of a new partner Vuang, the first record in MLS history competition for top scorer with Messi
Buanga's scoring ability was great again this season. Buanga, who scored in the eighth round of the league, scored 22 goals in 22 games. It's one goal per game. If you add six assists, there is more than one attack point per game. Currently, only Son Heung-min and Lionel Messi show such destructive power in MLS along with Buanga.

Buanga is on his way to becoming the best player in LAFC history. Buanga, who joined LAFC in the 2022 season, has 97 goals and 39 assists in 146 games. Even considering that the MLS level is not high, it is a huge attack point productivity. Already, Buanga is the top scorer in LAFC history. Since Buanga was signed by LAFC until the 2027 season, he is expected to set a scoring record that no one can rule for the time being.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.