Son Heung-Min has claimed that he is “here to win the matches and win trophies”, such as Los Angeles FC-Tabel Toppers San Diego FC on Sunday.
The showdown in South California in BMO Stadium offers the ideal background for new signing son to make his home for Lafc, where the club plays three consecutive road since his arrival from Tottenham.
Lafc remains unbeaten since the acquisition of son (W2, D2), after signing 1-1 away at FC Dallas the last time-out, where the South Korean star scored its first goal for the club.
With the son’s impact immediately felt, Lafc will try to expand their undefeated run and seal a play -off place.
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“It was a tough period of three weeks, but it was excellent, I enjoyed it. I had time to talk to the players, and socialization is so important to me,” Son said.
“I want to try to win this trophy [MLS Cup] For this club that is what I work for. I have great memories after winning the Europa League three months ago. With that feeling and momentum I want to keep that going.
“The fans will be really good and the stadium will be packaged. I am very surprised about it [the reaction to him signing for the club]. I am here to win the games and win trophies.
“I want to help the competition [MLS] And people more interested and concentrated on it. I am here to entertain people and give joy. “
In the meantime, the leaders from the Western conference San Diego travel to the north for their very first visit to the Huis van Lafc, aimed at keeping a spotless record against the opposition of California, while they want to expand their lead at the top.
SDFC is unbeaten in their previous five MLS competitions, win three and draw two. Despite the dropping of points in a scoreless draw at home at the Portland Timbers last Sunday, they have comfortably assured their place in this season’s play -offs.
Head coach Mikey Varas orchestrated the successful Meaid Champagne of his team in MLS and said: “Like every week, the three points are the most important points for us.
“Of course, after the last game, we are all disappointed that we did not win. We also had the reflection on the big picture that it was a time to celebrate in the play -offs.”
Players to watch
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Sunday promises to be the opportunity for son, and it is fair to say that all eyes will be firm on the former Spurs man. He had an impact in his two first two starts for his new club and registered one goal and one assist.
The last LafC player involved in a goal during each of his first three start of the regular season was Bradley Wright-Phillips in 2020, when he contributed to his opening five games.
San Diego – Other Dreyer
Dreyer has been a revelation for San Diego since he signed on the dotted line during the January transfer window. This season, the Danish attacker has registered 29 target involvement (13 goals and 16 assists), a record that was only improved by the unparalleled Lionel Messi (30).
Dreyer has been on goal in two of his last three games for San Diego.
Match forecast: Los Angeles FC Win
At home, Lafc has a perfect record against MLS extension sides and all five meetings won with a combined score of 13-0.
Since mid -April they have only lost two of their last 18 games in the regular season (eight victories, eight draws), although they only have one victory in their last five outings (three draws, one loss).
Both defeats in that piece came to home – against Vancouver in June and Portland in July.
San Diego goes into the collision that is stimulated by a six-game winning streak, the longest ever for an expansion team in MLS.
Only two clubs in the post-shootout era (since 2000) have managed seven consecutive regular seasonal victories: FC Cincinnati in 2024 and CF Montreal in 2022.
Opta wins probability
LAFC: 48.3%
Drawing: 25.9%
San Diego: 25.8%
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