On September 18, 2025, in Round 20 of Major League Soccer, LAFC claimed a 4-1 away victory over Real Salt Lake, marking its second consecutive win in the league.
The 33-year-old Son Heung-min delivered a stellar performance, scoring a solo goal, a long-range stunner, and a poacher’s finish to complete his first hat-trick in MLS.
Just three minutes into the match, LAFC launched an aggressive attack. Tillman played a precise through ball into the final third, and Son sprinted past defenders with ease. Facing the goalkeeper one-on-one, he calmly slotted the ball into the net with his right foot to give LAFC an early lead.
Long-Range Strike For His Second
In the 16th minute, Hollingshead delivered a cross from the right, and the ball fell to Son about 24 meters from the goal. Without hesitation, he unleashed a powerful right-footed strike. The ball bounced off the turf and flew straight into the net, a stunning long-range goal! With little defensive pressure, Son comfortably completed his brace.
Quick Counter To Seal The Hat-Trick
In the 82nd minute, LAFC regained possession in their own half and immediately launched a fast counterattack. Son and Bouanga charged forward together, creating a 2-on-2 situation.
Bouanga squared the ball across the box, and Son made a decisive run to the near post, sliding in with his left foot to finish and secure his hat-trick. Despite the apparent defensive numbers, the second defender failed to put any real pressure on him.
After completing his hat-trick, Son was all smiles, celebrating joyfully with Bouanga as the two rolled on the pitch in delight.
Post-match, Son shared his thoughts on social media: “I’m thrilled and proud to have scored my first hat-trick in MLS. At the same time, I feel proud of my teammates for their outstanding performance in this match.”
Son Grateful For Fans’ Support
“This big win wouldn’t have been possible without the support of all our fans. Thank you for always cheering us on! I also want to give special congratulations to Bouanga for making history as LAFC’s all-time top scorer. See you all in Los Angeles on Sunday!”
From Spurs To North America, Son Stays On Fire
Since leaving Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League for North America, Son has continued to shine. In his debut, he came off the bench, sprinted 30 meters, and won a crucial penalty to rescue his team.
In the second match, he started and provided a vital assist to seal victory for LAFC.
In his third appearance, he needed just six minutes to score a free-kick stunner, and in this round, he went on to complete a hat-trick, quickly winning over fans across North America.
With this latest victory, Son Heung-min not only helped LAFC secure back-to-back wins with his hat-trick but also firmly announced his arrival on the MLS stage.
