Tag: LAFC

Son Heung-Min Delivers Hat-Trick and Heart at LAFC

Son Heung-Min (LAFC)
September 2025

Son Heung-Min dazzled LAFC fans with his first MLS hat-trick in a 4-1 win over Real Salt Lake, showing both professionalism and star power. His arrival has blended attacking brilliance with cultural impact, redefining expectations for overseas superstars. Beyond his sharp finishing, Son stayed long after the whistle, engaging fans and media with genuine humility. His commitment contrasts the “holiday football” stereotype, instead elevating LAFC’s profile and signaling his intent to treat MLS as seriously as Spurs and South Korea.

Son Heung-Min Breaks Global Jersey Sales Record

Son Heung-Min (LAFC)
August 2025

Son Heung-Min’s jersey has become the world’s best-selling sports shirt, surpassing stars like Lionel Messi, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry. Since joining LAFC, Son’s shirt has topped sales in all sports for two consecutive weeks, according to LAFC GM John Thorrington.

Howard Backs Son and Muller MLS Moves

Son Heung-Min (LAFC), Thomas Muller (Vancouver Whitecaps)
August 2025

Tim Howard praised Son’s signing as a major boost for MLS, calling him “as clinical as they come” and predicting a global fan influx. He lauded Son’s winning mentality and worldwide following, while noting Muller’s arrival also enhances MLS’s global appeal.

Son Wins Debut Penalty in LAFC Draw

Son Heung-Min (LAFC)
August 2025

Son Heung-Min earned a crucial penalty in his LAFC debut, helping secure a 2-2 draw against Chicago Fire after coming on as a second-half substitute. Son was fouled in the box in the 70th minute, leading to Denis Bouanga’s equaliser after VAR intervention. He nearly scored a stoppage-time winner, but his shot was blocked. LAFC remain 37 points, Chicago on 36 in playoff contention.

Son Departs Tottenham for LAFC After Decade

Son Heung-min (Tottenham > LAFC)
August 2025

ottenham have confirmed Son’s departure to LAFC after 10 iconic years, including 173 goals and a Europa League triumph. The Korean star exits with club legend status, winning the Golden Boot and Puskas Award; he’ll now continue his career in MLS.

Griezmann Commits to Atletico Amid MLS Interest from LAFC

Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
March 2025

Antoine Griezmann has no plans to leave Atletico Madrid this summer despite MLS interest from LAFC and other U.S. clubs, instead opting to stay for one more season in La Liga.
With 16 goals and 7 assists in 42 appearances, Griezmann remains a key figure at the Wanda Metropolitano and believes future interest from the U.S. will still be strong by summer 2026.

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