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Son Heung‑min Wins MLS Goal of the Year as LAFC Begin Playoff Bid

The fan-voted honor follows a nine-goal regular season ahead of LAFC's playoff opener against Austin FC.

Overview

  • MLS announced that Son’s Aug. 23 free kick against FC Dallas was selected as the 2025 AT&T Goal of the Year.
  • The strike was his first MLS goal and the fan vote makes him the first Asian-born and first LAFC player to earn the award.
  • Son closed the regular season with nine goals and three assists in 10 matches, helping LAFC finish as the Western Conference No. 3 seed.
  • LAFC host Austin FC on Wednesday in Game 1 of a best-of-three series, with tied matches going directly to penalties and Game 2 set in Texas.
  • Son has said he plans to return to London to properly farewell Tottenham supporters, while media speculate about a possible January loan that Spurs opinion writers argue against.