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Son started and recorded assists Nos. 8 through 11 of the season in LAFC's 6-0 home victory over Orlando City in the sixth round of the 2026 MLS season on April 5 (Korean time) at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
It was the first time in his career he has had four assists in a single match.
With the performance, Son moved into sole possession of the MLS lead in assists this season and raised his total goal contributions to 12 (one goal, 11 assists).
He did not score, however. Son has gone nine straight official matches without a goal since his season opener on Feb. 18, when he had one goal and three assists in a 6-1 win over Espana (Honduras) in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. That goal came from the penalty spot, and he still has no non-penalty goal this year.
Son started as the lone striker in a 4-2-3-1 and helped force an own goal in the seventh minute, sending in a low cross from the right that deflected off a defender and into the net.
From the 20th minute, Son combined repeatedly with Denis Bouanga of Gabon, setting up three goals by the 28th minute. On a counterattack in the 20th, Son slipped a through ball into space behind the defense for Bouanga, who finished with a right-footed chip. Three minutes later, Son played a long pass to Bouanga, who curled a right-footed shot from inside the penalty area to make it 3-0. In the 28th, Son threaded a well-timed pass near the box and Bouanga ran onto it to score again.
Son completed his four-assist half by setting up fullback Sergi Palencia of Spain in the 38th minute.
Son played until the 57th minute before being substituted.
Soccer statistics site FotMob gave Son a match-high rating of 9.8.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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