Son Heung-min contributed to LAFC's 3-0 win against Inter Miami, marking his first assist of the MLS season during the match that attracted considerable fan attendance due to his and Lionel Messi's participation.
In the inaugural match of the 2026 season of Major League Soccer (MLS), Son Heung-min impressed fans by delivering on his pre-match promise to entertain. Playing for Los Angeles FC (LAFC), he recorded his first assist of the season during the game against Inter Miami on the 22nd of the month. He assisted David Martinez's opening goal in the 38th minute after intercepting the ball and sending it into the penalty area, allowing Martinez to finish with a left-footed shot. This goal broke the deadlock in a tightly contested first half, leading to LAFC's eventual 3-0 victory with additional goals from Deni Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz in the second half.
