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Son Heung-Min Formally Joins Los Angeles FC At BMO Stadium

Los Angeles FC formally introduced Son Heung-min as their latest star signing at a packed press conference at BMO Stadium on Thursday (August 7, 2025). Son signed with LAFC as a designated player through the 2027 season, and he has two contract options that could keep him with the Major League Soccer club through June 2029. The 33-year-old South Korean superstar forward joined LAFC three days after he formally announced his decision to leave Tottenham Hotspur after a decade there. He attended LAFC’s Leagues Cup match against Tigres on Wednesday, watching from a luxury suite.

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MLS: Son Heung-min joins LAFC | Photo: AP/Damian Dovarganes

Son Heung-min, of South Korea, is introduced as a new member of Los Angeles FC during a press conference for the MLS soccer team in Los Angeles.

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MLS: Son Heung-min joins LAFC | Photo: AP/Damian Dovarganes

Son Heung-min, of South Korea, is introduced as a new member of Los Angeles FC during a press conference for the MLS soccer team in Los Angeles.

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MLS: Son Heung-min joins LAFC | Photo: AP/Damian Dovarganes

Son Heung-min, of South Korea, is introduced as a new member of Los Angeles FC during a press conference for the MLS soccer team in Los Angeles.

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MLS: Son Heung-min joins LAFC | Photo: AP/Damian Dovarganes

Son Heung-min, of South Korea, is introduced as a new member of Los Angeles FC during a press conference for the MLS soccer team in Los Angeles.

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MLS: Son Heung-min joins LAFC | Photo: AP/Damian Dovarganes

Son Heung-min, of South Korea, is introduced as a new member of Los Angeles FC during a press conference for the MLS soccer team in Los Angeles.

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MLS: Son Heung-min joins LAFC | Photo: AP/Damian Dovarganes

Son Heung-min, of South Korea, center right, stands next to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as he is introduced as a new member of Los Angeles FC during a press conference for the MLS soccer team in Los Angeles.

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MLS: Son Heung-min joins LAFC | Photo: AP/Damian Dovarganes

Son Heung-min, of South Korea, is hugged by a fan after being introduced as a new member of Los Angeles FC during a press conference for the MLS soccer team in Los Angeles.

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