U.S. Praise "SON smashed Houston."" "Walkle" that shined even without a goal... "Two exited Red Card + multi-help." Son Heung-min's 'Great performance.'

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The U.S. praised Son Heung-min (34, LA FC).

LA FC won 2-0 in the second round of the "2026 U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS)" against Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas on the 1st (Korea time).

LA FC, which defeated Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 3-0 in the league's opening game, has won two consecutive games.

Son Heung-min, who started as the front-line striker in the 4-2-3-1 formation, performed remarkably. In the process of receiving a pass in the extra time of the first half, he was fouled by the opponent's central defender Antonio Carlos. When the referee saw this, he immediately took out a red card.

Son Heung-min then helped the first goal in the 11th minute of the second half. Son Heung-min, who caught the ball on the left side, passed to Mark Delgado at the center. Delgado's shot from behind the arc circle shook the net.

Son Heung-min scored an offensive point in two consecutive games following the match against Inter Miami. This is the first time Son Heung-min has helped in two consecutive league games on the MLS stage.

Son Heung-min led his opponent's Red Card in the 31st minute of the second half. When Agustin Bozat blocked Son Heung-min's opening chance, the referee ordered Red Card.

Soon after, Son Heung-min's multi-help was written. In the 37th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min's pass passed through Delgado to Stephen Eustachio. Eustacchio hit the net with a mid-range shot.

In this case, Son Heung-min's pass is not helpful in other leagues, but MLS has a unique rule that even the pass that starts in the goal process is recognized as a help (secondary assist). Son Heung-min scored two assists. This season, Son has scored one goal and six assists in official matches, including the Cup.

Son Heung-min played a role as a perfect helper on the day, but it was regrettable that the shower shot did not lead to a goal. He shot a total of 5 times and had one effective shot.

According to "Foot Mob," which specializes in soccer statistics, Son Heung-min played full season and shot five times, created three chances, and succeeded in dribbling five times. Shooting and dribbling were the most common among both teams. Footmob gave Son a top rating of 8.1.

Local media also paid attention to Son's overwhelming performance. "Son Heung-min scored two assists, Mark Delgado scored one goal and one assist, and Hugo Lloris scored two consecutive scoreless games, destroying Houston, where two people were sent off," the U.S. Fox Sports said, highlighting Son Heung-min as a key pillar of the team's victory.

The Associated Press also reported, "LAFC fully utilized Son Heung-min's elaborate playmaking and numerical advantage gained through his opponent's Red Card." "Houston suffered a fatal blow by losing two players in the process of blocking Son Heung-min's sharp breakthrough and space creation, and eventually failed to withstand LA FC's offensive," he said.

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