Son Heung-min announced his arrival in Major League Soccer (MLS) in spectacular fashion, notching his first goal for Los Angeles FC with a stunning free-kick in just his third league appearance.

On August 23 (local time), Son started as the main striker in a 4-3-3 formation for LAFC during their away match against FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. 

Just six minutes into the game, LAFC was awarded a free-kick near the edge of the penalty arc, courtesy of a foul drawn by Denis Bouanga. Son stepped up as the designated taker, delivering a powerful right-footed shot that curled precisely into the bottom left corner of the net, giving LAFC an early lead.

This goal marked Son’s first MLS tally, coming quickly after he registered an assist in a recent fixture against the New England Revolution on August 17. The Korean star’s impressive adaptation to the league has generated considerable excitement among fans, who are optimistic about the unique impact he is poised to make for LAFC.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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