Under the bright August lights of Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, Los Angeles FC ventured forth against FC Dallas in a charged Western Conference showdown. The date: Saturday, August 23, 2025.
From the opening whistle, LAFC’s excitement centered entirely on one man—Son Heung-min. In just his third MLS appearance, the Korean superstar delivered his first MLS goal in spectacular fashion. In the 6th minute, after a foul on Denis Bouanga by Chris Cappis, Son strode forward and sent a perfect curling free kick into the upper left corner—beating the wall and goalkeeper Michael Collodi—and planting LAFC firmly in front. It was a moment of true magic.
Yet, the lead was short lived. FC Dallas hit back just seven minutes later. A shot deflected off LAFC’s defense and found the back of the net, leveling the score at 1–1 in the 13th minute.
The remainder of the game swirled with intensity, but neither team could break the deadlock. Despite creating numerous chances—including a potential second goal that was controversially ruled offside—LAFC couldn’t reclaim the lead. The match ended in an electrifying 1–1 draw.
Match Recap Highlights
6’ – Son Heung‑min delivers a breathtaking free kick from roughly 25 yards out, curling it into the upper left corner for his first MLS goal.
13’ – FC Dallas equalizes via a defensive deflection, making it 1–1.
Final – Match concludes at 1–1, a stalemate for a high-octane 90 minutes.
Final Thoughts
Despite the shared spoils, the evening was truly defined by Son’s brilliance. Scoring his maiden MLS goal via a free-kick with such artistry set the tone for his arrival in the league. As he reflected in post-game remarks, he was “glad I scored the first goal for the MLS and also for LAFC,” though ultimately “disappointed” that it didn’t secure the win.
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