Son Heung-min Aims for Fourth Straight Goal Against Vancouver

Son Heung-min is set to challenge for his fourth consecutive goal in Major League Soccer when his team, LAFC, faces Vancouver Whitecaps on August 2nd. The match is crucial for LAFC, as a victory would propel them to the top of the Western Conference, extending their current winning streak to five games.

LAFC currently sits second in the conference, trailing Vancouver by three points, though Vancouver has played two fewer games. Son, who joined LAFC last summer, endured a goal drought earlier in the season, registering only assists. However, he has found his scoring form since the league's restart following the World Cup break.

He scored his first league goal against LA Galaxy on July 18th and has since scored in every subsequent match, including against Real Salt Lake and Kansas City. Son also scored twice in the MLS All-Star game against Liga MX's All-Stars on July 30th. Analyst Park Chan-ha noted a significant improvement in Son's shooting accuracy, stating, "The biggest difference compared to the World Cup is that his shooting accuracy has changed." He added, "Before the World Cup, his shots kept missing. It wasn't just bad luck; every shot he took missed. Fortunately, his accuracy has improved recently."

Son has a history of performing against Vancouver, having scored twice in their last encounter during the 2025 MLS Western Conference Semifinals. Despite his efforts, LAFC lost that match in a penalty shootout where Son missed his attempt. This upcoming game presents an opportunity for Son to not only continue his scoring streak and potentially secure the top spot for his team but also to avenge his previous playoff penalty miss.

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The biggest difference compared to the World Cup is that his shooting accuracy has changed. Before the World Cup, his shots kept missing. It wasn't just bad luck; every shot he took missed. Fortunately, his accuracy has improved recently.