BENGALURU:
Son Heung-min stated he had by no means skilled such a welcoming ambiance at an away sport after making his Main League Soccer debut for Los Angeles FC in opposition to Chicago Fireplace, the place he was greeted by a packed crowd at SeatGeek Stadium in Illinois. Son joined LAFC on a record-breaking MLS switch on Wednesday after a 10-year spell at Premier League membership Tottenham Hotspur. At Tottenham, he bagged 173 objectives and 101 assists in 454 appearances and led them to their first trophy in 17 years by successful the Europa League title in Could.
The 33-year-old South Korea skipper made a energetic debut in black and gold colors late on Saturday, drawing a penalty to rescue a 2-2 draw with Chicago. “This was an thrilling time for a complete week becoming a member of LAFC, it was big,” Son advised reporters.
“There was just one factor I wished to do and at this time, being on the pitch, I believe it was unbelievable.
“With the consequence it is a bit of bit disappointing, as a result of I believe we must always have gotten three factors right here, however usually I believe I am very, very completely happy and excited.
“I actually loved it. You by no means had this coming from away video games. I used to play within the Premier League. Once I performed at away grounds they had been all the time booing me and all the time booing the gamers. However it was good to see individuals had been celebrating, individuals had been having fun with the soccer.” Son’s transfer is predicted to resonate with Los Angeles’ sizeable Korean group.
The crew’s stadium is simply south of Koreatown.
He follows within the footsteps of different worldwide stars who’ve joined LAFC, together with Carlos Vela, Giorgio Chiellini, Olivier Giroud in addition to former Tottenham teammates Gareth Bale and Hugo Lloris.
“I wish to do effectively for MLS as a result of I got here right here to make this league large,” Son stated. LAFC are fifth within the Western Convention and subsequent go to New England Revolution on August 16.
