Summary
Son Heung-min, a former Tottenham Hotspur captain, joined Los Angeles FC and quickly made a big impact. In his first nine matches in Major League Soccer (MLS), Son scored eight goals and provided three assists, helping LAFC become a strong contender for the MLS Cup play-offs. His signing has also energized the Korean community in Los Angeles.
Key Facts
- Los Angeles FC paid over £20 million to sign Son Heung-min from Tottenham Hotspur.
- Son has scored eight goals and made three assists in his first nine games for LAFC.
- His performances have helped LAFC become a strong team in the upcoming MLS Cup play-offs.
- Son's arrival reassured fans after concerns about his performance at the end of his time with Tottenham.
- Son quickly adapted to MLS, playing in multiple games right after joining LAFC.
- LAFC signing Son was significant for the Korean community in Los Angeles.
- Son's impact and popularity have been compared to Carlos Vela's earlier influence at LAFC.
