Son Heung-min Drives LAFC Attack Against Vancouver

LAFC started Son Heung-min against the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 2026 Major League Soccer regular season match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on October 11, with the forward returning after international duty and immediately impacting the game. According to biz.chosun.com, Son started in a 4-2-3-1 formation as a central attacking midfielder. LAFC and Vancouver were scoreless in the first half when Son helped create a decisive moment.

In the sixth minute, Son sent a through pass from midfield that led to a foul during Jacob Shaffelburg's run. According to biz.chosun.com, Tristan Blackmon received a straight red card, giving LAFC an 11-player advantage against 10.

Son also took a free kick from a favorable position during the match. According to biz.chosun.com, his right-footed effort was saved by the goalkeeper.

Son returned to club action after playing four matches for South Korea during the September-October international window. According to biz.chosun.com, he scored against Ecuador and Uruguay and reached 59 goals for South Korea, surpassing Cha Bum-kun's previous national team record. LAFC entered the match with Son leading the team's 2026 MLS attack. According to biz.chosun.com, he had six goals and 13 assists this season, including a ranking among the league leaders in assists.

The match came during the final stretch of the regular season, when LAFC was seeking points for a stronger playoff position. According to biz.chosun.com, other key players including Denis Bouanga also returned from national team duties.