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

The South Korea star debuts at BMO Stadium following three unbeaten road outings with a goal plus an assist.

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)
Son Heung-min of Los Angeles Football Club celebrates after scoring a free kick goal against FC Dallas during the clubs' Major League Soccer match at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on Aug. 23, 2025, in this Imagn Images photo via Reuters. (Yonhap)
Fans hold up signs in support for Son Heung-min of Los Angeles Football Club during their Major League Soccer match against FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on Aug. 23, 2025, in this Associated Press photo. (Yonhap)
Son Heung-min of Los Angeles Football Club (R) celebrates after scoring a free kick goal against FC Dallas during the clubs' Major League Soccer match at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on Aug. 23, 2025, in this Getty Images photo. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • LAFC host San Diego FC at 7:45 p.m. Sunday at BMO Stadium in Son's first home appearance since his early‑August transfer.
  • LAFC are 1-0-2 in his first three matches, with Son assisting on Aug. 16 at New England and scoring a free‑kick equalizer on Aug. 23 at FC Dallas.
  • Son said he "can't wait" to play in front of a packed crowd after starting his LAFC tenure with three straight away fixtures.
  • San Diego lead the Western Conference with a playoff berth secured and remain in Supporters' Shield contention, after a 3-2 win over LAFC in March.
  • Ticket prices and Son jerseys have spiked since his arrival, and his road matches drew sizable Korean fan turnouts.