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Son Brace, Bouanga Strike Lift LAFC as Duo Sets MLS Record in 3-0 Win at St. Louis

The streak has lifted LAFC in the West, narrowing Denis Bouanga’s Golden Boot gap to one behind Lionel Messi.

Son Heung-min of Los Angeles Football Club (R) and Conrad Wallem of St. Louis City SC battle for the ball during their clubs' Major League Soccer regular-season match at Energizer Park in St. Louis on Sept. 27, 2025, in this Imagn Images photo via Reuters. (Yonhap)
Jeong Sang-bin of St. Louis City SC (L) and Sergi Palencia of Los Angeles Football Club battle for the ball during their clubs' Major League Soccer regular-season match at Energizer Park in St. Louis on Sept. 27, 2025, in this Imagn Images photo via Reuters. (Yonhap)
Son Heung-min of Los Angeles Football Club takes a shot against St. Louis City SC during the clubs' Major League Soccer regular-season match at Energizer Park in St. Louis on Sept. 27, 2025, in this Imagn Images photo via Reuters. (Yonhap)
Son Heung-min of Los Angeles Football Club (R) celebrates after scoring a goal against St. Louis City SC during the clubs' Major League Soccer regular-season match at Energizer Park in St. Louis on Sept. 27, 2025, in this Imagn Images photo via Reuters. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • LAFC beat St. Louis City 3-0 for a fourth straight MLS win, with Son Heung-min scoring twice and Denis Bouanga netting the opener.
  • MLS Communications confirmed Son and Bouanga are the first duo in league history to account for at least 17 consecutive regular-season goals for one club.
  • Son has eight goals in eight MLS appearances and is on a four-match scoring streak, adding 10 goal contributions since his August arrival.
  • Bouanga’s 23rd of the season keeps him one behind Messi, who was held scoreless in Inter Miami’s 1-1 draw at Toronto.
  • St. Louis was eliminated from playoff contention; LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris exited at halftime after an early collision and was replaced by Thomas Hasal.