Son Heung-min powers LAFC in 2-2 at Real Salt Lake
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Son Heung-min delivered a complete performance as Los Angeles FC drew 2-2 away to Real Salt Lake in MLS. The forward produced a goal and an assist at America First Field, keeping LAFC dangerous throughout the night in Sandy. You can revisit every event and all the data on Sofascore’s match page.
Across 90 minutes, Son balanced end product with control, earning a strong Sofascore Rating of 8.6. He finished with four shots, two on target and one blocked, and added two key passes to round out a busy evening. It was a sharp display in front of goal backed by efficient play in possession, and it helped LAFC take a point on the road. For Son’s full season profile and live match-by-match numbers, head to his Sofascore player page.
Goal, assist and constant threat
Son’s night ticked the two boxes every forward wants to see: a goal and an assist. He kept Real Salt Lake’s back line honest with four total shots, putting two on frame and seeing another effort blocked. His shot quality tracked well too, with an expected goals output of 0.80 that mirrors the danger he created in the box. Add in two key passes and you get a forward who was both finisher and provider. The production matched the eye test, and it showed up on the scoreboard.
He absorbed attention and contact, drawing two fouls as LAFC pushed in transition and in settled play. Across the full 90 minutes he managed 49 touches, staying involved without forcing low-percentage actions. That mix of activity and control fed into his Sofascore Rating of 8.6, a number that neatly sums up a high-impact outing. When a forward pairs a clean shooting line with a telling final ball, points usually follow. On a difficult away surface, Son made sure LAFC left with something.
Numbers behind the show
The passing was as crisp as the finishing. Son completed 32 of 33 passes for a 97 percent clip, a mark that jumps off the page for an attacking player. He went a perfect 19 of 19 in the opposition half, which speaks to his decision-making in advanced areas. Even in build-up he was tidy, completing 13 of 14 passes in his own half. He mixed it up with two accurate long balls from two attempts and put in two crosses to keep Real Salt Lake guessing.
Carrying the ball, he covered 135.03 meters across 19 carries and posted two progressive carries totaling 30.71 meters, with his best single carry traveling 11.18 meters. His carries advanced LAFC upfield by 19.80 meters in overall progression, a steady stream of territory that kept pressure on the hosts. On the shooting side, his expected goals on target measured 0.56, underlining the placement on his efforts. Layer these on top of the goal and assist, and you have a well-rounded statistical profile. All of these micro-metrics are tracked in real time on Sofascore and tell the full story of how he influenced the game.
Link-up play and pressing work
The off-ball and link play brought extra value. Son won three duels and lost one, competing well physically while staying efficient in challenges. He also won one of two recorded contests, picking his moments smartly. Defensively he chipped in with four ball recoveries, one interception and one clearance to help LAFC manage key moments. Those little interventions matter in tight MLS matches, especially away from home.
On the ball he kept the errors to a minimum with only five possessions lost and just one unsuccessful touch. Being fouled twice also shows how often he forced Real Salt Lake into reactive defending. The rhythm of his involvement stood out, with quick combinations followed by direct bursts when space appeared. That blend of tidy play and timely aggression is exactly what coaches want from a senior attacker. In a match that finished level at 2-2, those details helped steady LAFC’s performance across both halves.
Form snapshot and what comes next
Zooming out to the MLS 2026 season, Son has now stacked solid volume on top of quality. He has made 22 appearances for 1,755 minutes, producing five goals and nine assists for 14 direct goal contributions. Creativity has been a theme with 43 key passes, while his shot volume sits at 79 attempts with 22 on target. His distribution remains reliable at 510 accurate passes from 587 attempts, an 86.9 percent rate across roles in the front line. The picture is of a consistent outlet who keeps attacks moving and chances coming.
There is plenty of work without the ball as well, with 71 ground duels won at a 49.65 percent rate. From wide areas he has delivered 11 accurate crosses from 42 for 26.19 percent, chipping in service alongside his cutting runs. The engine is humming too, with 178.65 kilometers covered, 355 sprints and a top speed of 34.71 km/h on record. His average Sofascore Rating sits at 7.28 across those 22 appearances, and he already has one Team of the Week nod. Track his form and every new performance live on his Sofascore profile and the match center for LAFC’s fixtures.
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Son Heung-min delivered a complete performance as Los Angeles FC drew 2-2 away to Real Salt Lake in MLS. The forward produced a goal and an assist at America First Field, keeping LAFC dangerous throughout the night in Sandy. You can revisit every event and all the data on Sofascore’s match page.
Across 90 minutes, Son balanced end product with control, earning a strong Sofascore Rating of 8.6. He finished with four shots, two on target and one blocked, and added two key passes to round out a busy evening. It was a sharp display in front of goal backed by efficient play in possession, and it helped LAFC take a point on the road. For Son’s full season profile and live match-by-match numbers, head to his Sofascore player page.
Goal, assist and constant threat
Son’s night ticked the two boxes every forward wants to see: a goal and an assist. He kept Real Salt Lake’s back line honest with four total shots, putting two on frame and seeing another effort blocked. His shot quality tracked well too, with an expected goals output of 0.80 that mirrors the danger he created in the box. Add in two key passes and you get a forward who was both finisher and provider. The production matched the eye test, and it showed up on the scoreboard.
He absorbed attention and contact, drawing two fouls as LAFC pushed in transition and in settled play. Across the full 90 minutes he managed 49 touches, staying involved without forcing low-percentage actions. That mix of activity and control fed into his Sofascore Rating of 8.6, a number that neatly sums up a high-impact outing. When a forward pairs a clean shooting line with a telling final ball, points usually follow. On a difficult away surface, Son made sure LAFC left with something.
Numbers behind the show
The passing was as crisp as the finishing. Son completed 32 of 33 passes for a 97 percent clip, a mark that jumps off the page for an attacking player. He went a perfect 19 of 19 in the opposition half, which speaks to his decision-making in advanced areas. Even in build-up he was tidy, completing 13 of 14 passes in his own half. He mixed it up with two accurate long balls from two attempts and put in two crosses to keep Real Salt Lake guessing.
Carrying the ball, he covered 135.03 meters across 19 carries and posted two progressive carries totaling 30.71 meters, with his best single carry traveling 11.18 meters. His carries advanced LAFC upfield by 19.80 meters in overall progression, a steady stream of territory that kept pressure on the hosts. On the shooting side, his expected goals on target measured 0.56, underlining the placement on his efforts. Layer these on top of the goal and assist, and you have a well-rounded statistical profile. All of these micro-metrics are tracked in real time on Sofascore and tell the full story of how he influenced the game.
Link-up play and pressing work
The off-ball and link play brought extra value. Son won three duels and lost one, competing well physically while staying efficient in challenges. He also won one of two recorded contests, picking his moments smartly. Defensively he chipped in with four ball recoveries, one interception and one clearance to help LAFC manage key moments. Those little interventions matter in tight MLS matches, especially away from home.
On the ball he kept the errors to a minimum with only five possessions lost and just one unsuccessful touch. Being fouled twice also shows how often he forced Real Salt Lake into reactive defending. The rhythm of his involvement stood out, with quick combinations followed by direct bursts when space appeared. That blend of tidy play and timely aggression is exactly what coaches want from a senior attacker. In a match that finished level at 2-2, those details helped steady LAFC’s performance across both halves.
Form snapshot and what comes next
Zooming out to the MLS 2026 season, Son has now stacked solid volume on top of quality. He has made 22 appearances for 1,755 minutes, producing five goals and nine assists for 14 direct goal contributions. Creativity has been a theme with 43 key passes, while his shot volume sits at 79 attempts with 22 on target. His distribution remains reliable at 510 accurate passes from 587 attempts, an 86.9 percent rate across roles in the front line. The picture is of a consistent outlet who keeps attacks moving and chances coming.
There is plenty of work without the ball as well, with 71 ground duels won at a 49.65 percent rate. From wide areas he has delivered 11 accurate crosses from 42 for 26.19 percent, chipping in service alongside his cutting runs. The engine is humming too, with 178.65 kilometers covered, 355 sprints and a top speed of 34.71 km/h on record. His average Sofascore Rating sits at 7.28 across those 22 appearances, and he already has one Team of the Week nod. Track his form and every new performance live on his Sofascore profile and the match center for LAFC’s fixtures.