Son Heung-min scores first league goal in rivalry match against LA Galaxy... shakes off World Cup disappointment
Son Heung-min scored a decisive goal in the 12th minute of the second half during an away match against LA Galaxy in the 16th round of the 2026 Major League Soccer regular season held at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, California, USA on the 18th.
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Son Heung-min scored a decisive goal in the 12th minute of the second half during an away match against LA Galaxy in the 16th round of the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season held at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, California, USA on the 18th (South Korea time). Son Heung-min, who made his first appearance in the local derby against LA Galaxy since joining LAFC last summer, received the ball back from Mark Delgado after a dribble breakthrough and opened the scoring with a right-footed shot in the 12th minute of the second half. Returning to his club after putting aside World Cup disappointment, Son Heung-min scored his first goal in 16 league matches, firing a comeback goal.
Furthermore, With only the final match remaining in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North and Central America, MLS has resumed after its break.
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Son Heung-min scored a decisive goal in the 12th minute of the second half during an away match against LA Galaxy in the 16th round of the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season held at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, California, USA on the 18th (South Korea time).
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Son Heung-min, who made his first appearance in the local derby against LA Galaxy since joining LAFC last summer, received the ball back from Mark Delgado after a dribble breakthrough and opened the scoring with a right-footed shot in the 12th minute of the second half.
according to Yonhap News AgencyReturning to his club after putting aside World Cup disappointment, Son Heung-min scored his first goal in 16 league matches, firing a comeback goal.
according to Donga IlboWith only the final match remaining in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North and Central America, MLS has resumed after its break.
according to Donga IlboImage enlargement Son Heung-min celebrating after scoring [Getty Images/AFP=Yonhap News] (Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Song-a = National football team 'captain' Son Heung-min (LAFC) scored his first goal of the Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season in his first match immediately after returning to his club following the 2026 World Cup in North and Central America.
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