Son Heung-min's second season in Major League Soccer (MLS) kicked off on the 22nd with a highly anticipated match against Inter Miami at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, marking the first on-field encounter between him and Lionel Messi since the UEFA Champions League Group Stage in the 2018-2019 season. A crowd of approximately 70,000 fans filled the stadium, reflecting the immense popularity of both players. During a press briefing before the match, Son expressed his excitement for the new season, stating that he approached it with the mindset of a rookie. The match ended with a satisfying 3-0 victory for his team, LAFC, with Son recording his first assist of the season.