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LA FC ace Son Heung-min (34) has just begun his journey to victory.
On the 12th (Korea Standard Time), LA FC released the images of players returning to the training ground after a vacation on its official social network service (SNS).
Son Heung-min also greeted his fans by raising his thumb with a bright smile. He then improved his condition by doing weight training and running.
This pre-season has special meaning for Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min, who started his professional career in Hamburg, the German Bundesliga in 2010, was familiar with Europe's "Chunchunje" for 15 seasons. However, the environment has changed since July last year when he joined the Major League Soccer (MLS) in the U.S. wearing the LA FC uniform. This is the first new season in winter since his professional debut in MLS, which is operated under the "Chunchu Festival."
Son Heung-min's performance last season was great. Even after joining the team during the season, Son Heung-min proved his class with 12 goals and 4 assists in 13 games.
In particular, it produced one attack point every 68.9 minutes, showing off its destructive power at the top of the league. He was named the Player of the Match (POTM) seven times. He also worked perfectly with Dennis Buanga, the existing ace. The so-called "Heungbu Duo" scored 18 goals in the second half of last season alone.
However, LA FC lost the MLS Cup quarterfinals after a penalty shootout, and the championship was frustrated. Son Heung-min is determined to lift the trophy in the new season. Thanks to Son Heung-min's presence, LA FC is considered one of the strongest candidates this season.
After five practice games, LA FC will begin its full-fledged schedule in February. On February 17, the team will play Real Spain (Honduras) in the first round of the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Above all, the fans' attention is on Son Heung-min and Messi for the first time in MLS. LA FC will face 'defending champion' Inter Miami in the MLS opener on February 22. Soccer fans around the world are increasingly excited about the confrontation between the pride of Korean soccer and the god of soccer.
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