Son Heung-min kept off scoresheet in LAFC’s Leagues Cup win over Chivas

Son Heung-min has been kept off the scoresheet for the first time in five club matches.

Son did not find the back of the net as his Los Angeles FC (LAFC) defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 5-4 on penalties to kick off their Leagues Cup campaigns at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Denis Bouanga for LAFC and Roberto Alvarado for Guadalajara traded first-half goals, before LAFC goalkeeper Thomas Hasal stopped Luis Romo's penalty to clinch the shootout victory.

Son came into this match having scored in each of his past four MLS regular-season games — all of them after the FIFA World Cup 2026 break. He had gone goalless in his first 13 MLS matches of this season before the recent outburst.

Son was subbed out for Tyler Boyd in the 86th minute after being credited with a couple of shots.

The Leagues Cup is a tournament featuring 36 teams from the MLS and Mexico's Liga MX. During the opening phase, teams play three matches against opponents from the other league. The top four teams from each league will then advance to the knockout stage.

In the first phase, a win is worth three points, a shootout victory is worth two points and a shootout loss is still good for one point.

The Leagues Cup will continue through early September. The top three teams will qualify for the Concacaf Champions Cup, the top regional competition.

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