Son Heung‑min Aims to End Goal Drought in Match Against Real Salt Lake

The focus in international football shifts to the clash between LAFC and Real Salt Lake, where LAFC’s striker Son Heung‑min has been named in the starting lineup. The match, part of the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, is seen as an opportunity for Son to end a goal drought that has stretched over seven consecutive games.

Son Heung‑min’s Starting Role

Son Heung‑min has been confirmed in the starting eleven for the game against Real Salt Lake, which takes place on the morning of the 6th at 10:30 Korean time. According to the club, the striker will start as the sole centre‑forward in a tactical 3‑4‑3 formation. To support Son in attack, Denis Bouanga and Tyler Boyd will be positioned on the left and right wings, respectively.

The Goal Drought and LAFC’s Recent Form

Son is looking to rediscover his goal‑scoring touch after more than a month, with his last goal coming against Vancouver Whitecaps on the 2nd of last month. Since then he has failed to find the net in seven consecutive matches, three in the League Cup and four in the MLS. The same period also records a lack of assists from the striker.

Although he has played the full 90 minutes in two consecutive MLS matches recently and his playing time has increased, Son still has not scored. This goal‑drought period coincides with a tough stretch for LAFC, who have gone five straight league games without a win, registering three draws and two defeats.

Favourable History Against Real Salt Lake

Despite the challenging moment, Real Salt Lake is considered a suitable opponent for Son. The striker’s record against the team is notably positive, with exceptional performances in previous encounters. In last September, over two meetings with Real Salt Lake, Son shone with a hat‑trick in one match and a goal plus an assist in the other.

In the July clash this season, he also scored, maintaining a dominant record of three consecutive matches with goals and a total of five goals and one assist against Real Salt Lake. This favourable track record could be a motivating factor for the striker to end his goal drought.

The Venue

The LAFC vs Real Salt Lake match is being held at America First Field, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The match, scheduled for the morning of the 6th, is a crucial point for Son Heung‑min and LAFC in their quest for better results in Major League Soccer.

With information from 스타뉴스.