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Son Heung-min Wins Late Penalty in LAFC Debut to Secure 2-2 Draw

His penalty-winning debut underscored MLS’s growing pull for elite European talent.

Aug 9, 2025; Bridgeview, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung-Min (7) celebrates a draw against the Chicago Fire at SeatGeek Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • He joined LAFC on August 4 for a reported MLS-record $26 million fee after a decade at Tottenham Hotspur, where he scored 173 goals.
  • Son made his debut on August 9, coming on in the 61st minute of a 2-2 draw against Chicago Fire and winning a VAR-confirmed penalty in the 77th minute.
  • Denis Bouanga converted the resulting spot kick in the 81st minute to level the score and rescue a point for LAFC.
  • Away supporters at SeatGeek Stadium greeted him with cheers and South Korean flags, marking a stark contrast to the boos he endured at Premier League away matches.
  • Son’s debut reunited him with former Tottenham teammate Hugo Lloris and sets the stage for his home debut on August 31 as LAFC aims to climb the Western Conference standings.