Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Son Heung-min's Brace Fuels LAFC Victory as Messi Draws
LAFC, with Son Heung-min, won against St. Louis City.
Son scored two goals, and Bouanga scored one.
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami drew with Toronto, where Messi did not score.
Bouanga and Son lead the MLS in combined goals scored for their team.
Miami and LAFC have both secured playoff spots.
Miami drew because of a defensive error.
Miami's coach stated that his team deserved the win because of the scoring chances made.
LAFC defeated St. Louis City 3-0 with Son Heung-min scoring twice.
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami drew 1-1 with Toronto, and Messi did not score.
Bouanga is one goal behind Messi in the MLS scoring charts.
Son Heung-min, signed for $26 million, has scored eight goals in eight games for LAFC.
LAFC, with Bouanga and Son, is in the Western Conference's top four, securing a playoff spot.
- Who
- Son Heung-min, Denis Bouanga, Lionel Messi, LAFC, Inter Miami
- What
- LAFC beat St. Louis City, Inter Miami drew with Toronto
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Various MLS stadiums
- Why
- LAFC and Inter Miami played MLS games.
- LAFC vs. St. Louis City Score
- 3-0
- Inter Miami vs. Toronto Score
- 1-1
- Son Heung-min Goals
- 2
- Denis Bouanga Goals
- 1 (Season Total: 23)
- Lionel Messi Goals
- 0 (Season Total: 24)
- Son Heung-min LAFC Signing Fee
- $26 million (Reported)