Son Heung-min is named Most Valuable Player in his first MLS All-Star Game appearance after scoring twice in the first half. Playing for Los Angeles FC, the forward captains the MLS All-Stars in the midseason exhibition against the Liga MX All-Stars at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday (local time). The MLS All-Stars fall behind early when Luis Gabriel Rey gives Liga MX a lead nine minutes into the match. Son then helps overturn the deficit, scoring two goals within a span that turns the game in favor of MLS. He first levels the score after a pass from New England Revolution midfielder Carles Gil finds him in space, and Son finishes by rolling the ball past Liga MX goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo. Three minutes later, Son again converts a setup from Gil, volleying in a cross to put MLS ahead. Son is substituted in the 35th minute. MLS All-Stars ultimately win 4-3. The award makes Son the first Korean player to receive MVP honors in the MLS All-Star Game.
Son Heung-min named MVP in MLS All-Star Game debut after two-goal performance
Son Heung-min is named Most Valuable Player in his first MLS All-Star Game appearance after scoring twice in the first half. Playing for Los Angeles FC, the forward captains the MLS All-Stars in the m...
- Son Heung-min is named MVP in his first MLS All-Star Game appearance.
- He scores two first-half goals for LAFC, helping the MLS All-Stars respond after an early deficit.
- MLS All-Stars defeat Liga MX All-Stars 4-3 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Carles Gil is involved in both of Son’s goals through assists.
- Son is the first Korean player to win the MLS All-Star Game MVP award.
Son Heung-min has earned the MVP award in his first Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game. The Korean superstar for Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) grabbed a brace in the first half to help MLS All-Stars defeat Liga MX All-Stars, featuring Mexican league players, by 4-3 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday (local time). For his effort, Son became the first Korean to win the MLS All-Star Game MVP honor. He also captained his side in this midseason exhibition match. After Luis Gabriel Rey staked Liga MX to a lead just nine minutes in, Son singlehandedly flipped the scoreboard, linking up with New England Revolution Carles Gil for both of his goals. First, Gil intercepted a pass near the attacking third and fed the ball to Son, who was alone on the left side of the box. Son then rolled the ball past goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo to level the score. Then three minutes later, Gil sent a floating cross from the right side of the box and Son made no mistake with his right-footed volley to put MLS All-Stars on top. Son was subbed out in the 35th minute, and the two
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