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Son Heung-min named to MLS Team of the Week after goal and two assists
LAFC forward Son Heung-min was named to the MLS Team of the Week after his performance in the league’s 30th round.
He scored one goal and assisted two others in LAFC’s 3-1 home win over Austin, playing a part in all three goals.
His teammate Denis Bouanga was also selected after scoring twice.
The win ended LAFC’s four-match winless run, and the team remained sixth in the Western Conference.
Son has 15 assists in 27 league games, the most in MLS.
LAFC’s next match is an away game against New York City, where it will aim for a second straight win.
Son Heung-min was named to the MLS Team of the Week for the 2026 season’s 30th round.
He scored one goal and provided two assists in LAFC’s 3-1 home win over Austin.
Son was selected as the left midfielder in a 3-4-3 formation, while LAFC teammate Denis Bouanga was named as a right forward.
The win ended LAFC’s four-game winless run, according to Yonhap News TV.
Son had seven goals and 15 assists in 27 league appearances, making him the league’s leading assister, according to Sports Donga.
- Who
- Son Heung-min of LAFC was named to the MLS Team of the Week. Teammate Denis Bouanga was also selected.
- What
- Son was chosen as the left midfielder in the team’s 3-4-3 formation after recording one goal and two assists.
- When
- The team was announced on October 16 local time; Sports Donga reported the announcement on October 17 Korea time.
- Where
- The selection was for Major League Soccer. Son’s performance came in LAFC’s home match against Austin.
- Why
- Son contributed to all three goals in LAFC’s 3-1 win over Austin.
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Son scored once and assisted twice in LAFC’s 3-1 home win over Austin.
MLS announced its Team of the Week for the 2026 season’s 30th round.
Sports Donga reported that Son had been named to the Team of the Week.
- Team of the Week
- 2026 season, 30th round
- Formation
- 3-4-3
- Son’s position
- Left midfielder
- Austin match
- LAFC won 3-1
- Son’s match contribution
- 1 goal, 2 assists
- League record cited
- 7 goals and 15 assists in 27 appearances
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What people are saying
LAFC recovered their momentum with this win and got back on the winning track. Son Heung-min (one goal, two assists) and Bouanga (two goals) played decisive roles.
LAFC recovered their momentum with this win, and Son Heung-min (one goal, two assists) and Bouanga (two goals) played decisive roles.
LAFC got back on the winning track thanks to the performances of Son Heung-min and Bouanga.