Son Heung-min named MLS 'must-watch game' as LAFC chase title
Son Heung-min has been officially named by MLS as one of the ‘must-watch games of 2026’ for his LAFC match on July 15. The South Korea icon, who is fighting to bounce back after the World Cup heartbreak, is now stepping into a new challenge with LAFC as they push for MLS glory.
With a league standing of 3rd (3 games, 1 win, 0 draws, 2 losses, 3 points, recent form LLW), South Korea sits among South American sides in the World Cup group stage. Their goal tally stands at 2 scored, 3 conceded (-1 goal difference), while they trail leaders Mexico by 6 points. Their last result was a 1-0 win over Ghana on November 18, 2025, and their recent form over the last five matches reads 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss (WWWLD, with a current 3-game winning streak).
Why is this match drawing so much attention?
MLS officially described Son’s impact as ‘undeniable highlight potential’, especially as LAFC face their fierce LA Derby rivals LA Galaxy. Son, already the team’s attacking spearhead, has become the focal point of the fixture after being named a must-watch game. He responded, “I’ll give it everything to help the team win.”
LAFC, who narrowly lost the MLS Cup final last season, are now on a roll after beating Galaxy 2-1 in the ‘LA Derby’. Son’s presence isn’t just on the pitch-he’s become LAFC’s ‘off-field star’, drawing crowds wherever he plays. An MLS official called him “the marketing card LAFC needs.”
Son’s challenge and the future of South Korea football
After the ‘World Cup elimination heartbreak’, Son is using MLS as a new stage to rebuild. LAFC are riding a wave of ‘new football fever in LA’, and Son’s form is expected to fuel their push for the top. Fans see him as the ‘new face of LAFC’, delivering a message of hope and inspiration.
Meanwhile, the South Korea national team is plotting its next move ahead of ‘2026 World Cup’. Son’s MLS performances are being watched closely as a ‘new chapter for the national team’, with many wondering how his club success will translate back home. Could LAFC’s title push become ‘a new chapter for Son’?
What’s next?
LAFC are sprinting toward ‘MLS glory’, with Son leading the attack and adding goals and assists. MLS has already pegged his performances as ‘the highlight of 2026’, promising fans fresh excitement. As the ‘LA Derby’ looms, Son’s influence is being hailed as a potential ‘turning point in LAFC’s history’-one that could redefine football in the city.
