Son Heungmin Scores First MLS Hat-Trick, Leads LAFC to 4-1 Victory

Son Heungmin (LAFC) achieved his first hat-trick since joining Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States.

On September 18 (Korean time), Son Heungmin scored three goals in an away match against Real Salt Lake at America First Field in Sandy, Utah, during the 2025 MLS regular season, leading his team to a dominant 4-1 victory.

Son Heungmin is celebrating with teammate Denis Bouanga after scoring a goal in the away match against Real Salt Lake in the 2025 Major League Soccer regular season held at America First Field in Sandy, Utah, USA, on the 18th (Korean time).
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Son Heungmin opened the scoring just three minutes into the first half. Following his previous match, where he scored just 52 seconds after kickoff, he once again struck early to give his team the lead in back-to-back games.

Receiving a pass from teammate Timothy Tillman, Son Heungmin converted with his right foot from the left side of the penalty area.

The second goal came only 13 minutes later. In the 16th minute of the first half, Son Heungmin found the net again with his right foot after receiving a pass from Ryan Hollingshead.

After a quiet spell, Son Heungmin completed his hat-trick in the 37th minute of the second half, when the team was leading 2-1. During a counterattack, Denis Bouanga passed the ball, and Son Heungmin slid in, stretching his leg to push the ball into the net.

With this match, Son Heungmin has now scored five goals in the MLS regular season. Thanks to his hat-trick, LAFC defeated Real Salt Lake 4-1 and continued their winning streak.

With five regular season matches remaining, LAFC stands fourth in the Western Conference with 47 points from 13 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses in 28 games.

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