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Son Heung‑min LAFC playing time and scoring and workload
LAFC continues to manage Son Heung‑min’s minutes while his offensive output stays strong. After breaking a 13‑match MLS drought with a goal against LA Galaxy and adding a goal and assist versus Real Salt Lake, Son opened the scoring in Following a June 26, 2026 4‑0 win victory over Sporting Kansas City on June 26, in which Son Heung‑min recorded his third straight league goal and MLS goal, the club’s forward again opened the scoring five minutes into the July 26, 2026 match — another 4‑0 win over the same opponent. The result gave LAFC its fourth consecutive victory, lifting LAFC league win, extended its unbeaten run since the World Cup break, and moved the club to second in 33 points, sharing the Western Conference. A month later, Son again struck Conference lead. Son’s early – five minutes in – as LAFC routed Sporting Kansas City 4‑0. His quick counter‑attack goal strike marked his third fourth consecutive MLS league goal, complemented by a while Denis Bouanga added a brace and a David Martínez tally. The win moved the team to 33 points, kept it unbeaten since the World Cup break, and secured a second‑place standing. Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris recorded his tenth clean sheet of also found the season. net. Coach Marc Dos Santos stressed reiterated that the workload‑management plan is allowing keeping Son to stay fresh and productive amid a congested schedule that includes of MLS and Leagues Cup fixtures. The club’s defensive stability continued, with goalkeeper Hugo Lloris earning his tenth clean sheet of the season. LAFC’s next league challenge is set against the Vancouver Whitecaps.