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Son Heung-min of LAFC aims for back-to-back goals in two consecutive MLS matches. His opponent is Real Salt Lake, which achieved a 'hat-trick' last season.
Son Heung-min has been named in the starting lineup for the 2026 MLS Round 16 home match against Salt Lake City at BMO Stadium in the United States on the 23rd at 11:30 a.m. (Korean time).
Playing as the forward in LAFC's 4-3-3 formation, Son Heung-min will lead the attack alongside Denis Bouanga and Jacob Shaffelburg.
After completing the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, he turned the tide with his first goal of the season in his team's opening match on the 18th against LA Galaxy.
Son Heung-min's goal at that time came after a remarkable 237 days since his last goal in November of last year, marking his first score of the season after recording nine assists without finding the net.
Breaking his goal drought, Son Heung-min performed a "shush" gesture as if responding to the criticism directed at him.
With his momentum building, Son Heung-min now faces a "welcome team" and aims for back-to-back goals in two consecutive matches.
Son Heung-min has previously shown exceptional strength against Salt Lake City, scoring four goals and providing one assist across two matches last September, including a hat-trick.
Given that breaking a long silence often leads to an upward trend, and considering his strong history against this opponent, attention is focused on whether Son Heung-min will score consecutive goals for the first time this season.
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