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Son Heung‑min Brace Extends LAFC Win Streak as Bouanga Closes on Messi

The new signing’s partnership with Denis Bouanga has produced an MLS‑record run of 17 straight LAFC goals.

Overview

  • Los Angeles FC beat St. Louis City 3-0, with Son Heung-min scoring twice and Denis Bouanga adding one for a fourth consecutive victory.
  • Bouanga and Son became the first duo in MLS history to account for at least 17 consecutive regular-season goals for a single club.
  • Bouanga reached 23 goals for the season, leaving him one behind Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race.
  • Son has eight goals in eight MLS appearances for LAFC and is on a four-match scoring streak.
  • St. Louis City were eliminated from playoff contention, and LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris left at halftime after an early collision.