'8 Games, 0 Goals' Son Heung-min's Shocking Silence, LAFC's 'Humiliating 4 Games Without a Win' Deepens... 0-0 Draw After a Poor Performance

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Son Heung-min (34), deployed as a midfielder, remained silent once again. With key attackers underperforming, LAFC struggled with a shooting drought at home and secured a draw, failing to escape the slump of consecutive draws.

LAFC drew 0-0 with Colorado in a 2026 MLS Round 9 home match held at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, USA, at 11:30 a.m. (Korean time) on the 23rd.

LAFC, which had suffered two consecutive losses recently, managed to add only one point to their tally, maintaining third place in the Western Conference with five wins, two draws, and two losses (17 points). However, they fell into their worst form in recent matches, recording two draws and two losses in their last four games. Colorado sits in seventh place with four wins, one draw, and four losses (13 points).

Son Heung-min fell into a prolonged goal drought. In eight MLS matches this season, he has recorded zero goals and six assists. He was substituted in the late second half against Colorado without making much of an impact.

Mark Dos Santos, LAFC's head coach, introduced a bold lineup to break the losing streak. Son Heung-min was dropped to the central midfield position in a 4-3-3 formation, forming the midfield alongside Mark Delgado and Mathieu Choiniere. The front three consisted of Jacob Shaffelburg, Danylo Sinyk, and Tyler Boyd. The back four was composed of Eddie Segura, Aaron Long, Ryan Porteous, and Sergio Palencia, with Hugo Lloris guarding the goal.

The first-half performance was shocking. LAFC struggled with a severe lack of attacks, managing not a single shot throughout the entire first half. Son Heung-min fought hard to stay in the attacking zone to build up play, but he could barely touch the ball. The gap between LAFC's offense and defense widened, and they were unable to keep up with Colorado's rapid transition speed.

On the contrary, the away team, Colorado, dominated the match. The flow was one-sided, with possession reaching as high as 80% for Colorado. LAFC barely avoided conceding a goal thanks to Hugo Lloris's consecutive saves. Amidst the frustrating flow, Son Heung-min's expression also twisted. Even his exquisite through pass attempted during a counterattack in the 43rd minute of the first half was blocked by the opposing defense. Son Heung-min had only 12 touches in the first half.

LAFC sought changes by bringing in Timothy Tillman and Nkosinathi Tshabalala at the start of the second half. However, their luck did not turn. In the 12th minute of the second half, Mathieu Choiniere's powerful right-footed mid-range shot struck the crossbar and bounced out, leaving them with regret. This was LAFC's first shot of the day.

In the 20th minute of the second half, Shaffelburg's shot narrowly missed the goal. One minute later, Shaffelburg's shot deflected off Son Heung-min's back and was saved by the opposing goalkeeper.

When the tactical changes failed to work, Coach Cheronduro brought in Stephen Eustaquio and David Martinez simultaneously in the 23rd minute of the second half. Ultimately, Son Heung-min was substituted in the 31st minute of the second half without recording a single shot and left the field.

Even after the substitution, LAFC's lack of attacks continued. Instead, Colorado exploited LAFC's loose side defense and maintained the momentum.

In the end, neither team scored. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.

LAFC, which had suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat against San Jose, including an additional goal conceded to Timo Werner, recorded a goalless draw after a lack of attacks in this match against Colorado as well.

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