Son Heung-min scoreless in 5th straight game as LAFC falls to Colorado

Son Heung-min's scoring drought extended to five games as Los Angeles FC suffered a 0-1 defeat against the Colorado Rapids. The South Korean star was substituted into the match in the 73rd minute but could only manage one shot, failing to break the deadlock.

The decisive goal came in the first half when LAFC's Jeremy Ebobisse scored an own goal in the 22nd minute after a defensive mix-up. LAFC also faced a penalty kick in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper made a crucial save to keep the deficit at one.

LAFC manager Steve Cherundolo opted to rest key attackers, including Son and Denis Bouanga, to manage a demanding schedule. Son's absence from the starting lineup was the first in 14 matches since May 3. His re-entry into the game, along with Bouanga's shortly after, aimed to spark a comeback, but it was not enough.

The loss means LAFC remains in third place in the Western Conference with 34 points, while Colorado climbs to seventh. Son Heung-min has yet to defeat Colorado in MLS play, with his record now standing at two draws and one loss.