Dos Santos with 'great confidence' after seeing LAFC's Son score goal
Marc dos Santos, LAFC coach, expresses his unwavering belief in Son Heung-min's goalscoring ability. Son has scored consecutive goals against LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake. This performance has boosted LAFC's confidence.
Dos Santos with 'great confidence' after seeing LAFC's Son score a goal
According to Soccernews.Background
Son Heung-min didn't score in his first 13 MLS games at LAFC, but he has now scored back-to-back goals against LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake. His partnership is going strong with Dennis Buanga, who has scored the most goals for the team this season.
Why it matters
Son Heung-min's form is important for LAFC, as his goalscoring ability boosts the team's confidence. Scoring goals in two consecutive matches has not only improved his personal standing but also maintained the team's winning streak. LAFC's win puts them in third place in the Western Conference, solidifying their outlook for the season.
Key Points
- Dos Santos with 'great confidence' after seeing LAFC's Son score a goal.
- Marc dos Santos, LAFC coach, expresses his unwavering belief in Son Heung-min's goalscoring ability. Son has scored consecutive goals against LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake. This performance has boosted LAFC's confidence..
- ‘Bigr believe’ Dos Santos thrilled to see LAFC’s Son back among the goals.
LAFC sit third in the Western Conference heading into this weekend's matchup against struggling Sporting Kansas City, and dos Santos is confident Son will continue his form. “You all know I have always supported him, always believed in him,” dos Santos said.He further added, "Earlier this year, in the first half of the season, everything was getting blocked. Many shots were blocked against him. Now, in the last two games, the shots were good, and he managed to score goals. I always believed in his contributions, and now he is helping for the team."
Son has formed a good partnership with Buanga after arriving from Tottenham last year. Gabon international Bouanga, who has scored the most goals (eight) for LAFC this season, praised Son's quality. "It's a good serve. He's good. When you score a goal, the feeling is great. It's good for confidence, for the team, for me, and for Son," he said.Sporting KC looks to get back to winning ways after beating Minnesota United 2-1 in their previous win, with goals from Dejan Joveljic and Manu Garcia. Rafael Viqui's side are bottom of the Western table but have narrowed the gap with Austin FC and San Diego FC to just three points. It was Sporting KC's fourth win this season. Vicky said, "I am very happy that we won that match. Wins are rare, so we should enjoy it. We have to work hard to win, it is not easy to win in this league."
Players to keep an eye on
LAFC – Son Heung-minSon has scored goals in both the matches after the World Cup break. Before the break, Son had scored only two goals in 21 competitive matches for LAFC in 2026, both of which were in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Sporting KC – Dejan Joveljic
Joveljic, who scored two goals against Minnesota for Sporting KC, has scored seven goals in his career against LAFC in all competitions. This number makes him equal to the most goals scored against any opponent.
Match Prediction: LAFC Win
LAFC have not lost in 10 consecutive matches against Sporting KC in all competitions (W8 D2), including wins in the last four matches. Seven of their eight wins against LAFC's next opponent have come by multi-goal margins.Sporting KC has won three of its five most recent regular season matches (L2), including a 2–1 win against Minnesota. They had won two of the last 25 matches.
OPTA Win Probability
LAFC – 75.5%
Draw – 14.5%
Sporting KC – 10%
Thus, LAFC's chances of winning this match are quite high.
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What will happen next
LAFC is now set to take on Sporting Kansas City in the next match, who are currently struggling. If Son keeps up his form, this match could increase the chances of another win for LAFC. Dos Santos hopes that the partnership between Son and Buanga will continue to be effective, which will improve the team's condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of the match between LAFC and LA Galaxy?
LAFC defeated LA Galaxy 3-1.
How many goals has Son Heung-min scored?
Son Heung-min has scored goals in two consecutive matches.
What is the current status of LAFC?
LAFC is in third place in the Western Conference.
Who is LAFC's next game against?
LAFC's next match is against Sporting Kansas City.
What is the recent status of Sporting Kansas City?
Sporting Kansas City beat Minnesota United 2-1 in its previous win.
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