Son Heung-Min Shines in Victory
Son Heung-Min delivered a standout performance to help LAFC secure a 3-1 victory over Real Salt Lake at BMO Stadium on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The forward was the catalyst for the home side, finishing with four total shots, the most by any player in the contest. His efforts contributed to an early lead that the visitors struggled to contain throughout the afternoon.
Early Goals Set the Tone
LAFC established dominance early, taking a 2-0 advantage before halftime. Son Heung-Min opened the scoring in the 11th minute, providing a crucial boost to the home crowd. Just before the break, in the 40th minute, Denis Bouanga doubled the lead, extending LAFC’s advantage.
The visitors found themselves trailing by two goals as they headed into the locker room, facing a steep hill to climb in the second half.
Late Goals Complete the Contest
The third goal for LAFC arrived in the 68th minute. While the specific scorer was not listed in the official statistics, the goal effectively sealed the result, putting the team up 3-0. Real Salt Lake managed to pull one goal back late in the game, with Lukas Engel scoring in the 86th minute.
