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Son Heung-min's '0 goals and 3 assists' in the MLS season's Masugollepo Jung Jo-joon will start against Dallas... 3 consecutive starts

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Son Heung-min roars at the LA Memorial Coliseum in LA, California on the 22nd to score the first goal of LAFC in the first round of the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS). /AFPBBNews=News1
Son Heung-min roars at the LA Memorial Coliseum in LA, California on the 22nd to score the first goal of LAFC in the first round of the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS). /AFPBBNews=News1

Los Angeles FC ace Son Heung-min (34) will finally start hunting for his first field goal in the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) this season. Son Heung-min, who has been showing off his phenomenal condition by leading four consecutive official matches since the opening, is now ready to shake the opponent's net directly with his toes.

Son Heung-min's team LAFC will face FC Dallas in the third round of 2026 MLS at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California at 12:30 p.m. on the 8th (Korea time).

Son Heung-min will start as the center striker in the 4-3-3 formation. Soul partner Dennis Vuanga will be on the left striker and David Martinez will be on the right wing. The midfield is composed by Stephen Eustacchio, Timothy Tillman and Marco Delgado, with Eddie Segura, Nkosi Tapari, Ryan Porteous and Sergi Palencia in charge of the four backs. The goal is defended by Hugo Lloris.

Son Heung-min (right) tries to tackle the opposing goalkeeper during the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) second round match at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas on the 1st (Korea time). /AFPBBNews=News1
Son Heung-min (right) tries to tackle the opposing goalkeeper during the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) second round match at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas on the 1st (Korea time). /AFPBBNews=News1
Son Heung-min (right) looks at Lionel Messi during the first round of the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) at the LA Memorial Coliseum in LA, California. /AFPBBNews=News1
Son Heung-min (right) looks at Lionel Messi during the first round of the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) at the LA Memorial Coliseum in LA, California. /AFPBBNews=News1

LAFC defeated opener Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 3-0 and won 2-0 against Houston Dynamo in the second round. It is an official four-game winning streak, including two consecutive rounds of the first round of the 2026 North American and Caribbean Football Confederation (CONCACAF) Champions Cup with Real Spain (Honduras).

Son Heung-min led LAFC to victory against Houston by scoring two assists and two withdrawals despite the injury crisis. After helping Mark Delgado score the first goal in the 11th minute of the second half, he poked a pass in the 37th minute of the second half, which is the starting point of Stephen Eustacchio's mid-range shooting score. According to the soccer statistics media 'Foot Mob', Son Heung-min played full season on the day and recorded the most shots and five dribbles successful times, receiving an 8.1 rating.

Son Heung-min (No. 7) celebrates Martinez (right)'s goal during the first round of the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) at the LA Memorial Coliseum in LA, California on the 22nd. /AFPBBNews=News1
Son Heung-min (No. 7) celebrates Martinez (right)'s goal during the first round of the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) at the LA Memorial Coliseum in LA, California on the 22nd. /AFPBBNews=News1

In particular, Son Heung-min's performance in the first match of the season against Real Spain was amazing. At that time, Son Heung-min scored only one shot (penalty kick) and showed an overwhelming performance of one goal and three assists. In the 11th minute of the first half, Masugar recorded help with a through pass following a solo dribble breakthrough and succeeded in a penalty kick himself. After that, he helped Buanga and Tillman's goals one after another and swept four offensive points in 39 minutes.

Son Heung-min smashed his opponent with a nine-point rating in the first round, including "Sofa Score" and "Foot Mob." In the second game, Son Heung-min started in the captain's armband and was replaced in 45 minutes. LAFC coach Mark dos Santos called in Son Heung-min, Vuanga and Eustachio after the end of the first half in the process of winning a total of 7-1 in the first and second games.

Son Heung-min, who has been driving three assists without scoring since the opening of the MLS, is aiming for his first league goal of the season against Dallas.

Son Heung-min and Dennis Buanga are putting their arms around each other during the first round of the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) at the LA Memorial Coliseum in LA, California. /Photo = Los Angeles FC Official Social Network Service (SNS)
Son Heung-min and Dennis Buanga are putting their arms around each other during the first round of the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) at the LA Memorial Coliseum in LA, California. /Photo = Los Angeles FC Official Social Network Service (SNS)
Son Heung-min (left) celebrates Eustachio's score during the second round of the 2026 U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas on the 1st (Korea time). /AFPBBNews=News1
Son Heung-min (left) celebrates Eustachio's score during the second round of the 2026 U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas on the 1st (Korea time). /AFPBBNews=News1

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