Son Heung-min Scores Debut Goal in MLS but Expresses Disappointment Over Draw

Son Heung-min has scored his first goal in Major League Soccer (MLS), finding the net just six minutes into his third league appearance. However, the Korean star’s excitement was dampened as Los Angeles FC (LAFC) had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Dallas, leaving him with mixed feelings about the match.

The match took place at Toyota Stadium in Texas on August 24 (KST), where Son put LAFC ahead with a precise free-kick early in the game. Having previously won a penalty on his debut against Chicago Fire and provided an assist versus New England Revolution, Son finally opened his MLS account with a much-anticipated goal.

Acknowledging his performance, the official MLS website hailed Son’s strike as a “world-class debut goal,” highlighting how quickly he is proving his talent in the league.

Son celebrated the milestone with his trademark “camera click” gesture alongside his teammates, marking the special moment. However, LAFC allowed an equalizer just seven minutes later, with the match finishing in a hard-fought draw.

Son played the full 90 minutes, contributing across the board with key passes and decisive plays along the flank. According to SofaScore, the forward recorded three shots on target, eight key passes, eight attempted crosses, and an 81% pass completion rate.

In a post-match interview with the local broadcaster, Son admitted, “I’m still adjusting to the team,” adding, “I’m getting used to playing with my new teammates. It’s only been about two weeks since I joined, but I’m enjoying every moment.” He continued, “While I’m delighted to score my first goal in LAFC and MLS, the most important thing is earning the three points. I was very disappointed to miss out on that in this match.”

LAFC’s next fixture is scheduled for August 31 against San Diego at BMO Stadium.

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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