Son Heung-Min of MLS All-Star celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, Wednesday (local time), in Charlotte, North Carolina. AFP-Yonhap
Son Heung-min has earned the MVP award in his first Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game.
The Korean superstar for Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) grabbed a brace in the first half to help MLS All-Stars defeat Liga MX All-Stars, featuring Mexican league players, by 4-3 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday (local time).
For his effort, Son became the first Korean to win the MLS All-Star Game MVP honor. He also captained his side in this midseason exhibition match.
After Luis Gabriel Rey staked Liga MX to a lead just nine minutes in, Son singlehandedly flipped the scoreboard, linking up with New England Revolution Carles Gil for both of his goals.
