Son scores in back-to-back matches after World Cup disappointment

Putting the disappointment of an early exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup behind him, Son Heung-min scored in consecutive matches after netting his first goal of the MLS season just five days earlier. Son started against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, recording one goal and one assist to lead LAFC to a 3-1 home victory in Major League Soccer. The South Korean captain played 72 minutes and was involved in all three LAFC goals, including forcing an own goal by the visitors