Overview

• MLS Communications confirmed Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga are the first duo to account for at least 17 consecutive club goals in a single regular season.
• LAFC beat St. Louis City 3-0 with a Son brace and Bouanga’s opener, extending their MLS winning streak to four.
• Bouanga reached 23 goals as Inter Miami drew 1-1 at Toronto, where Sean Johnson kept Messi off the scoresheet to leave him on 24.
• Since joining in August, Son has eight goals in eight MLS matches, including seven across his last four outings.
• AP reported LAFC are on 53 points, one behind third-place Minnesota in the West, while St. Louis City were eliminated from playoff contention.