With a remarkable performance in its second Black & Gold appearance, its first of the opening whistle, the South Korean International Superstar recorded its first MLS assist during the 2-0 victory on Saturday at the New England Revolution.
“I appreciate every day, every second,” said Tottenham Hotspur’s legend in an post-match interview on MLS season Pass.
“Especially when you win far from your home, it’s even better. I appreciate every moment.”
Instant impact
The beginning of the son’s life in MLS was fast and impactful.
The signing of the League record won minutes on leave last week during its beginnings at the Chicago Fire FC, watching animated and winning a penalty kick to help the LAFC take a 2-2 draw from the Seatgeek stadium.
“He smiles at work every day, which I find very important in my work,” said Lafc head coach Steve Cherundolo about the 31-year-old man. “You get a happy player, a very motivated player, a good communicator with the group.
“… and in addition to that, you get his technical capacity, his speed, his finish and the experience he built in all these years. We are delighted to have it.”
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These qualities were fully exposed to the Gillette Stadium, where her son was involved in the two goals of the LAFC and almost scored his first MLS goal a few times.
Its high pressing allowed Mark Delgado to open the scoring with a Golazo in the 51st minute.
Then, in the depths of the second half, his son disinterested in his summer acquisition compatriot Mathieu Choinière to store the game.
“Sonny was an excellent addition to the team. He brings new energy, he is alive and he still motivates boys,” said Delgado.
Final sprint
While the playoff race of the Audi Cup 2025 mls warms up, fifth place Lafc is only a point in the first place of the Western Conference, with matches on the four teams above them in the standings.
With 10 games to play, the Black & Gold put an end to their three -game road trips on August 23 at FC Dallas (8:30 pm he | MLS season pass), looking for another positive result to set the tone for a sprint occupied at the end of the regular season.
“The atmosphere in the team is simply positive,” said Choinière. “… It’s fun to wake up and go train.
“For the last section, stay positive as it brings us good energy. We are in a good place.”
