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Son Heung-min Registers First Assist in LAFC’s 2-0 Road Win over New England

LAFC is reshaping its attack around Son’s technical intelligence following his debut assist.

Overview

  • Son Heung-min provided an assist for Mathieu Choinière’s stoppage-time goal in his first LAFC start during a 2-0 victory at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 16.
  • Head coach Steve Cherundolo praised Son’s intelligence and quality after 120 minutes across two MLS appearances.
  • Cherundolo shifted Son from the wing to a central striker role to leverage his ability to control the pace of the attack alongside Denis Bouanga and David Martínez.
  • Marco Delgado and Mathieu Choinière highlighted Son’s influence on team fluidity and decisive passing in the opening stages of his LAFC career.
  • Son’s arrival has driven record jersey sales and higher ticket demand as LAFC prepares for upcoming MLS fixtures and September international friendlies.