Son Heung-min Shines in MLS All-star Game, Shares Surprises

WHO:

The New York Times - Son Heung-min, a star player for Los Angeles FC (LAFC).

The New York Times - Carles Gil, a player for New England Revolution.

The New York Times - Maxime Crépeau, goalkeeper for Orlando City and Canada.

The New York Times - Philip Zinckernagel, a player for Chicago Fire.

The New York Times - Salomón Rondón, a forward for Pachuca.

The New York Times - José Paradela, a player for Cruz Azul.

WHAT:

The New York Times - Son Heung-min scored two goals in the MLS All-Star Game.

The New York Times - The final score of the MLS All-Star Game was 4-3 in favor of MLS against Liga MX’s All-Stars.

The New York Times - Son Heung-min was awarded the match MVP honors.

The New York Times - MLS has won four of the five meetings against Liga MX in this exhibition format.

The New York Times - Carles Gil assisted both of Son's goals, which were scored three minutes apart.

WHERE:

The New York Times - The MLS All-Star Game took place in Charlotte, N.C.

The New York Times - LAFC is based in Los Angeles, California.

WHEN:

The New York Times - The MLS All-Star Game occurred on a Wednesday night.

The New York Times - LAFC is scheduled to play against Vancouver, B.C. on Saturday.

WHY:

The New York Times - Son Heung-min's performance followed a disappointing World Cup for South Korea.

HOW:

The New York Times - Son scored his first goal from a close-range, left-sided angle in the 20th minute.

The New York Times - Son's second goal was a volley, assisted by Carles Gil, who kept the ball in play before delivering a perfect pass into the box.

In an exciting MLS All-Star Game held in Charlotte, North Carolina, Son Heung-min scored two goals, leading MLS to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Liga MX’s All-Stars and earning the match MVP honors. Carles Gil played a crucial role by assisting both of Son's goals, which came just three minutes apart, with the first scored from a close-range angle and the second a stunning volley. This win marks MLS's fourth victory in five meetings against Liga MX in this exhibition format, and LAFC, where Son plays, is set to face Vancouver, B.C. on Saturday.