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Son Heung‑min’s LAFC Home Debut Ends in 2-1 Loss to San Diego FC

Son apologized to a sellout BMO Stadium crowd after several clear chances went unfinished.

Overview

  • Western Conference leader San Diego prevailed at BMO Stadium as Anders Dreyer netted the winner after Hirving Lozano canceled out Denis Bouanga’s opener.
  • Son produced two shots on target, was denied by goalkeeper C.J. dos Santos late in each half, and struck the right post in the 78th minute.
  • He has one goal and one assist through four MLS appearances for LAFC, with the goal coming from a free kick in an earlier away draw at FC Dallas.
  • A crowd of about 22,000, featuring a large contingent of Korean supporters, welcomed Son on a night that followed record #7 jersey sales on Fanatics and hundreds of millions of social media impressions reported by MLS.
  • LAFC remained fifth in the West on 41 points with three games in hand, while expansion San Diego reached 56 points and extended its run of consecutive road victories.