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Son Heung-min scores twice in 3 minutes to lead MLS All-Stars to victory, earns MVP
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Son Heung-min scores twice in 3 minutes to lead MLS All-Stars to victory, earns MVP

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Son Heung-min, playing as captain, scored two goals within three minutes to lead the MLS All-Stars to a 4-3 victory over the Liga MX All-Stars.
  • The South Korean star was named MVP of the match, marking his first All-Star appearance and his first time playing in such an event after previously playing in leagues without All-Star games.
  • After a goalless first half of the MLS season, Son has been in strong form, scoring in three consecutive games since the season's second half began.

Son Heung-min shone brightly at the MLS All-Star Game, scoring twice in three minutes to secure MVP honors and lead his team to a 4-3 victory over the Liga MX All-Stars. The South Korean forward, who captained the MLS side, demonstrated his prowess by netting both the equalizer and the go-ahead goal within a rapid succession in the first half.

This performance was particularly significant as it marked Son's debut in an All-Star game, an event not held in the German Bundesliga or English Premier League where he previously played. His inclusion in the MLS All-Star squad also made him the second South Korean player to feature in the game, following in the footsteps of Hong Myung-bo in 2003.

It was easy to play because there are excellent players around me. I had a really enjoyable time with these players. The team showed good performance, and I scored two goals, making tonight even more special.

— Son Heung-minSon Heung-min's reaction after being named MVP of the MLS All-Star Game.

Reflecting on the game, Son expressed his enjoyment of playing alongside his talented teammates, stating, "It was easy to play because there are excellent players around me. I had a really enjoyable time with these players. The team showed good performance, and I scored two goals, making tonight even more special." His captain, Ashley Westwood, lauded Son's abilities, calling him "one of the greatest players in football history" and praising both his skill and character.

Following a disappointing group stage exit in the 2026 World Cup with the South Korean national team, Son has found his scoring touch since returning to LA FC. After a goalless first half of the MLS season where he recorded nine assists in 13 games, he has now scored in three consecutive matches in the second half, with one assist. He will aim to extend this scoring streak to four games when LA FC faces Vancouver on August 2nd.

Son Heung-min is one of the greatest players in football history. I played against him many times in the Premier League, and he is excellent in skill and character.

— Ashley WestwoodAshley Westwood's praise for Son Heung-min after the MLS All-Star Game.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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