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Heung-min Son discusses MLS's growing popularity ahead of All-Star game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Heung-min Son discusses MLS's growing popularity ahead of All-Star game

Summary

Heung-min Son, a star player for LAFC, shared his insights about Major League Soccer (MLS) before the All-Star game on July 29. Having previously excelled in the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur, Son noted he was unaware of the league's size and the seriousness with which fans regard it. Since joining LAFC in 2025, he has made 37 appearances, scoring 17 goals and registering 21 assists. Son highlighted his desire to encourage more South Korean players to join the league. LAFC currently sits second in the Western Conference, trailing Vancouver Whitecaps on goal difference, but with the Whitecaps holding two games in hand.

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By the Numbers

•Son was a top player for Tottenham Hotspur for 10 years.
•He moved to LAFC in 2025 for over £20m.
•Son has scored three goals and provided 10 assists this season.
•LAFC is currently second in the Western Conference.
•The MLS All-Star game is scheduled for July 29.

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What they're saying

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Heung-min Son was a top-level Premier League player before he decided to move to the MLS. After impressing in Germany, the South Korean secured a move to Tottenham Hotspur, where he spent 10 years, scored 173 goals, and provided 101 assists.
— Yahoo Sports

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