Overview
- LAFC hosts San Diego FC at 7:45 p.m. Sunday at BMO Stadium in Son Heung-min’s first home appearance since his August signing.
- The South Korea star has logged an assist and a free-kick goal in three outings, with LAFC going 1-0-2 in that span.
- LAFC confirmed season-ending losses of midfielder Igor Jesus (torn ACL) and captain Aaron Long (ruptured Achilles), and center back Maxime Chanot retired due to a head injury.
- Fullback Ryan Hollingshead is suspended, and recent additions Ryan Porteous, Mathieu Choinière and Andy Moran bolster options as Steve Cherundolo reshapes his lineup.
- San Diego FC lead the West with a playoff berth already secured and a March win over LAFC, and they remain in the Supporters’ Shield race behind Philadelphia.