Curling over the wall and dipping at the perfect moment, the ball rose like a comet.
Son Heung-Min delivered the kind of blow that causes crowds to gasp in unison in under five minutes.
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One swing of his right foot, and Major League Soccer had its first taste of the magic Tottenham fans knew all too well, and LAFC fans will soon come to love.
Son saw this as a statement rather than merely a goal. The South Korean superstar, who was signed this summer in a record-breaking transfer from Tottenham Hotspur, came to Los Angeles with high expectations. Could he bring to the MLS stage the same genius that made him a Premier League legend? He responded authoritatively to that question on Saturday night in Texas.
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The free kick was a superb move. Son scanned the wall and then the far corner from where he stood just beyond the box. When the whistle blew, he bent the ball high and wide with his signature accuracy, only to watch it fall into the net’s upper left corner. There was no opportunity for the goalie. The traveling LAFC fans let up a roar. Stunned, even the Dallas fans could only appreciate the excellence.
It was the sort of goal that makes you remember why Son has grown to be one of the most adored players in sport. He amassed 162 goals in all competitions while playing for Tottenham, earning a reputation as an unselfish teammate and a relentless scorer. He appears committed to building a new legacy in MLS, this time in black and gold.
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The goal resembled Lionel Messi’s summer 2023 debut goal with Inter Miami.
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The actual game was still hotly contested, with FC Dallas and LAFC at 1-1 at the half. Son’s strike, however, will be the moment that is relived in Seoul and Los Angeles highlight reels, social media feeds, and conversations.
The cultural significance of Son is what makes this chapter so gripping. He s not just LAFC s marquee signing; he s Asia s most recognized footballer, a captain of the South Korean national team, and a global ambassador for the sport. In MLS, his every move has an impact that extends well beyond the stadium’s boundaries.
His return to LAFC covers the gap created by Olivier Giroud’s earlier summer return to France. It’s a historic signing for the league and another evidence that international players view MLS as a platform to display their skills in front of ardent American fans rather than as a step down.
Son Heung-Min’s story in Los Angeles started off spectacularly with just one game, one free kick, and one memorable goal.
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