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Son Heung-min Nets First MLS Goal on Free Kick as LAFC Draws at Dallas

The South Korean signing scored early in his third LAFC outing, with a home debut scheduled for Aug. 31.

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Son Heung-min of Los Angeles Football Club (R) controls the ball next to Shaq Moore of FC Dallas during the clubs' Major League Soccer match at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on Aug. 23, 2025, in this Imagn Images photo via Reuters. (Yonhap)
Son Heung-min of Los Angeles Football Club (C) is mobbed by teammates after scoring a free kick goal against FC Dallas during the clubs' Major League Soccer match at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on Aug. 23, 2025, in this Imagn Images photo via Reuters. (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • Son curled a sixth-minute free kick over the wall into the top corner past Michael Collodi in his third appearance and second start for LAFC.
  • FC Dallas equalized in the 13th minute through Logan Farrington from Patrickson Delgado's third assist of the season.
  • LAFC controlled play and outshot Dallas 20-11, including a 6-2 edge on target, but could not find a winner.
  • Son said he was "really, really disappointed" not to take three points and noted he is still settling with new teammates.
  • After joining from Tottenham on a reported MLS-record fee, Son is slated to make his LAFC home debut on Aug. 31 against San Diego FC.