LAFC Beats San Jose 4-2 with Son, Bouanga Goals

Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) secured a 4-2 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes with Son Heung-min scoring early in the first minute, marking his second MLS goal since transferring from Tottenham Hotspur. Denis Bouanga contributed a hat trick, scoring three goals that helped LAFC establish a commanding lead, while Preston Judd and an own goal by LAFC's Sergi Palencia accounted for San Jose's goals. Son's goal, assisted by Artem Smolyakov and Mark Delgado, was the third-fastest in LAFC history and highlighted Son's significant impact since joining the club, drawing large fan interest and becoming the best-selling jersey in MLS. This match was Son's fifth for LAFC, and he has been influential both in scoring and assisting, with notable performances also for the South Korean national team during the international break. LAFC's win places them close behind the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference standings, pushing for home-field advantage in the playoffs. The team will next face Real Salt Lake, while San Jose prepares to host St. Louis City.