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Son Heung‑min Nets First MLS Hat Trick in LAFC's 4-1 Win at RSL as Bouanga Breaks Club Scoring Record

The victory lifted LAFC to fourth in the West, reflecting Son's rapid impact since his August move.

Son Hueng-Min, Denis Bouanga, Steve Cherundolo
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Sep 17, 2025; Sandy, Utah, USA; Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung-Min (7) warms up before the game against Real Salt Lake at America First Field. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Son Heung-min of Los Angeles Football Club takes a shot against Real Salt Lake during the clubs' Major League Soccer match at America First Field in Sandy, Utah, on Sept. 17, 2025, in this Getty Images photo. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Son scored in the 3rd, 16th and 82nd minutes, giving him five goals in six MLS appearances for LAFC.
  • Denis Bouanga added the fourth to reach 94 goals for LAFC in all competitions, surpassing Carlos Vela as the club’s all‑time leading scorer.
  • Real Salt Lake missed a pivotal penalty when Rwan Cruz struck the post, with Hugo Lloris collecting the rebound.
  • Teenager Zavier Gozo provided RSL’s lone goal with an acrobatic bicycle kick in the 76th minute.
  • Head coach Steve Cherundolo pointed to a two‑forward setup featuring Son and Bouanga as a key factor in LAFC’s more fluid attack during the playoff push.