Son Heung-min has really quick become an amazing player at LAFC, scoring 5 goals and giving 2 assists in only 465 minutes. His move from Tottenham Hotspur to LAFC got lots of international attention which has made Major League Soccer (MLS) way more popular.
- Son Heung-min moved to LAFC for like $26.5 million they say.
- His move got them new TV deals in South Korea.
- Son wants to make MLS bigger and more popular worldwide.
Son Heung-min’s Impact on MLS
Since he joined Los Angeles FC Son Heung-min has been amazing in Major League Soccer. The South Korean forward who came from Tottenham Hotspur already got 5 goals and 2 assists in just 465 minutes playing time! His first game was incredible with three goals which made LAFC play better and got people all over watching the league.
Son being there hasn’t just made LAFC more popular in media but got new fans interested in MLS too. When he moved on August 6 2025 for $26.5 million it was like the biggest deal ever in the league. Son’s gonna be at LAFC till 2027 but could stay until June 2029.
Son Heung-min:
“Whether I score or don’t score, I enjoy playing for this club. I enjoy getting a good result away from home.
I’m enjoying every single second, every single moment (at LAFC).”
5g/2a in 465 mins since debuting. https://t.co/KaUux6tJJj
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert)
September 18, 2025
Son’s Transition from Tottenham Hotspur
When Son left Tottenham Hotspur for LAFC it was like starting something new in his career. At Tottenham everyone loved him cause he played so good and helped the team a lot. He chose MLS cause he wanted to try something different and help make the league better and more popular around the world.
Son’s transfer shows how MLS is trying to get really good players from other places to make the league more exciting and better. Because of him being there now they got new TV deals in South Korea which shows how important he is both playing and not playing.
LAFC’s Ambitions and Future Prospects
Getting Son Heung-min shows how serious LAFC is and how MLS is getting more popular. He doesn’t just help on the field but gets attention from everywhere and makes people notice the league more. The way Son keeps playing amazing LAFC and MLS are gonna get even bigger.
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