[Official] Son Heung-min honored as MVP in first MLS All-Star Game, setting record for "fastest multi-goal performance in history"

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Son Heung-min (34, LAFC) was selected as the standout player in his debut appearance at the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game.

On the 30th (Korean time), Son Heung-min was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) by the MLS Office following the 2026 MLS All-Star Game against Mexico's Liga MX All-Stars, held at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

That day, Son Heung-min started the match wearing jersey number 7 and serving as team captain. With the MLS All-Stars trailing 0-1, he scored consecutive goals in the 20th and 23rd minutes of the first half to equalize and take the lead. Thanks to his back-to-back goals, the MLS All-Stars ultimately defeated the Mexican All-Stars 4-3.

After scoring two goals within just three minutes, Son Heung-min was substituted out in the 35th minute along with five other players, ending his participation early. Immediately after the match, he received the dual honor of being named the MLS All-Star Game MVP.

The MLS Office stated, "Led by Son Heung-min's multi-goal performance, the MLS All-Stars secured their second consecutive victory against Liga MX All-Stars, improving their all-time record to 4 wins and 1 loss." They added, "Son Heung-min scored consecutive goals in the 20th and 23rd minutes of the first half, giving the MLS All-Stars the lead."

They further noted, "Son Heung-min's multi-goal performance was an impressive feat, recorded as the fastest multi-goal achievement in MLS All-Star Game history. The game's most outstanding player was Son Heung-min, who continued his upward momentum following the 2026 FIFA North American World Cup into his first MLS All-Star Game with top-tier performance."

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