LA FC delivered a commanding 6-0 victory over San Diego FC in Major League Soccer’s sixth round at BMO Stadium, propelled by Son Heung-min’s explosive debut performance for the season. The South Korean star tallied four goals and four assists, shattering his recent scoring slump and propelling his team to the top of the standings with 16 points from six wins and one draw.
LA FC’s Unbeaten Streak Continues
Over their last six league matches, LA FC secured five wins and one draw, while including the CONCACAF Champions Cup results—three wins and one loss—they remain unbeaten in 10 straight games with eight victories and two draws. This dominant run underscores their championship aspirations heading into the 2026 campaign.
Son’s Goal Explosion Ends Drought
Son Heung-min turned heads by completing four assists in the first half alone, contributing to every goal in a clinical display. His first strike came in the seventh minute, a precise left-footed shot from a clever side-footed pass that forced an own goal after deflecting off San Diego’s Youssouph Brekkalo.
Minutes later, in the 20th minute plus eight seconds of added time, Son latched onto a long ball from Denis Bouanga, outpacing the defense with a sharp turn and finish. Three minutes after, he buried another from a pinpoint cross. By the 28th minute, a deft dummy set up Bouanga for LA FC’s fourth, and in the 39th, Son curled a free kick beyond the wall for his hat-trick goal.
Prior to this match, Son endured a nine-game stretch with just one goal and seven assists across all competitions, including a penalty in CONCACAF Champions Cup action against Real Espana in February. He also drew blanks in March internationals against Coty DiBouanga-Oustriá. Reflecting on the slump, Son stated, “Even without a proper striker, failing to deliver for the fans feels embarrassing. If my form doesn’t improve soon, I’ll work harder in training. Confidence comes from scoring consistently, so I need to keep pushing.”
Historical Milestone for Son
This haul marks Son’s first four-goal game in MLS and echoes his 2020 Premier League exploits with Tottenham Hotspur, where he notched four against Southampton in September—his only prior four-goal outing in a single match. Across six league appearances this season, Son boasts seven assists and two goals, positioning him as the outright leader in assists.
LA FC next faces Cruz Azul on April 8 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal second leg at home, aiming to overturn a first-leg deficit.
