'League's First Goal' Son Heung-min Praised with 8.4 Rating; Most Shots Combined

Son Heung-min netted his first goal of the Major League Soccer season, a crucial strike in LAFC's dominant 3-0 victory against rivals LA Galaxy. The South Korean superstar's goal came in the 12th minute of the second half, sealing the win for his team.

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Son Heung-min scored his first league goal in the 12th minute of the second half, a쐐기골 (game-sealing goal) to lead the 3-0 victory.

Returning to his club after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Son was instrumental in the win. He received a commendable rating of 8.4 from football statistics site FotMob, second only to teammates Denis Bouanga and Mark Delgado, who both scored and assisted. Son played 76 minutes, recording six shots, two of which were on target, and maintaining a 97% pass success rate.

This league goal is particularly significant for Son, as it ends a long drought. It was his first league goal in 16 matches and 237 days, with his last coming in the MLS Cup playoffs in November. Including his two goals in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, this marks his third goal of the season across all competitions.

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Son Heung-min recorded 6 shots, 2 on target, 97% pass success rate (28 out of 29 passes), and created 2 chances during his 76 minutes on the field.

Despite a disappointing World Cup campaign where South Korea was eliminated in the group stage, Son has resumed his club duties with LAFC. He had previously registered nine assists in the league without a goal. His performance against LA Galaxy, a rivalry match where he started for the first time, showcased his determination to find the back of the net. He had earlier attempts, including a missed chance from a cross in the first half and a shot saved by the goalkeeper in the second, before finally scoring his long-awaited league goal.

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Son Heung-min received the second-highest rating of 8.4, following Denis Bouanga and Mark Delgado.

LAFC now sits third in the Western Conference with 27 points from 8 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses. Son will aim to continue his scoring form in their next match against Real Salt Lake on July 23.

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Son Heung-min, who tasted the pain of group stage elimination in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has resumed his club schedule.