National soccer team captain Son Heung-min scored his first league goal for his team Los Angeles FC (LAFC). Son Heung-min scored a key goal in the 12th minute of the second half of the 2026 American professional soccer Major League Soccer (MLS) regular league 16th round away game against LA Galaxy held at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, California, USA on the 18th (Korean time). With a 2-0 lead, Son Heung-min was handed over by Mark Delgado. After catching a one-touch pass, he hit the net with a low right-footed shot. It was a masterful goal for Son Heung-min, who had no goals and only assists 9 times in the league this year. Adding the 2 goals he scored in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, it was his 3rd goal of the season. With only the finals remaining in the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup, MLS resumed after a break. 5th place in the Western Conference. LAFC (7 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses) is armed with the determination to start the second half on a good note by defeating its hometown rival, LA Galaxy. Son Heung-min is the front-line central striker under the 4-3-3 formation.