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Son Heung‑min Set for LAFC Home Debut Against Western-Leading San Diego FC

Injuries plus roster changes frame a debut that has driven ticket and jersey demand to rare levels.

Aug 23, 2025; Frisco, Texas, USA; Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung-Min (7) waves to fans after the game against FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images/File photo
Son Heung-min of Los Angeles Football Club (R) battles Jeppe Tverskov of San Diego FC for the ball during the teams' Major League Soccer match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 31, 2025, in this AFP photo. (Yonhap)
Supporters for Los Angeles Football Club's South Korean forward Son Heung-min hold up signs in the stands at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles during the team's Major League Soccer match against San Diego FC on Aug. 31, 2025, in this AFP photo. (Yonhap)
Los Angeles FC head coach Steve Cherundolo, left, point to forward Denis Bouanga during the first half of an MLS match against the L.A. Galaxy at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The match ended in a draw 3-3. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

Overview

  • LAFC hosts San Diego FC at BMO Stadium on Sunday at 7:45 p.m., marking Son Heung‑min’s first home appearance for the club.
  • After three straight road outings, Son said he “can’t wait” to play before home fans, having won a debut penalty, logged an assist on Aug. 16, and scored a free kick on Aug. 23.
  • LAFC is unbeaten in Son’s first three matches and sits fifth in the West, while expansion side San Diego leads the conference and has already clinched a playoff berth.
  • MLS says Son’s No. 7 shirt topped all athletes on Fanatics after launch and stayed a best‑seller through August, with league and club content generating 339 million impressions and 14 million engagements.
  • LAFC confirmed season‑ending absences for Igor Jesus (torn ACL) and captain Aaron Long (Achilles), plus Maxime Chanot’s retirement, as recent additions Mathieu Choinière, Andy Moran and Ryan Porteous bolster options.