Son Heung-min has emerged as a prominent figure in Major League Soccer (MLS) by leading the league with eight assists this season. Playing for Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), Son made a significant impact during a match against San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium.
Match Overview
On Saturday, Son came off the bench to play a crucial role in LAFC’s comeback. The team was trailing by two goals before securing a 2-2 draw. San Diego FC’s Marcus Ingvartsen scored twice, once in the seventh minute and again in the 71st minute.
Sparking the Comeback
- Denis Bouanga scored for LAFC in the 82nd minute, following Son’s assist.
- Son substituted in for Ryan Raposo in the 60th minute.
- Ryan Hollingshead equalized for LAFC deep into stoppage time.
Son’s Performance in the League
This match marked Son’s eighth assist in MLS, placing him ahead of Niko Tsakiris from San Jose Earthquakes and Telasco Segovia of Inter Miami, who both have seven assists. Overall, Son has provided 15 assists across all competitions this season.
Team Standing
LAFC currently has 21 points in the league, comprised of six wins, two losses, and three draws. They are positioned third in the Western Conference, trailing San Jose Earthquakes with 28 points and Vancouver Whitecaps FC with 24.
Looking Ahead
LAFC is set to face Deportivo Toluca FC in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals on Wednesday. Coach Marc Dos Santos is managing player minutes carefully, having substituted nine starters from their previous victory against Toluca.
