Son Heung-min started in LAFC’s attacking lineup against D.C. United. The match, which began at 8:30 a.m. Korea Standard Time on August 30, 2026, was an MLS regular-season game held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., at 7:30 p.m. local time on August 29.
0-0 at Half-Time…The Final Result Must Be Distinguished
D.C. United and LAFC finished the first half 0-0. This was an in-match score check and did not represent the final score of the entire game. At the time of review, the final result and Son Heung-min’s final goals, assists, and other attacking contributions had not been confirmed.
The key points currently confirmed are Son Heung-min’s start and the 0-0 half-time score.
According to reports, Son moved between the left flank and the center during the first half, attempting shots and through balls. However, the entire match performance, relationships between players, or their emotions cannot be conclusively determined from the first-half scenes alone.
LAFC’s Pre-Match Form and Son Heung-min’s Record
According to D.C. United’s official preview, LAFC had not won any of its previous four matches before the game and had failed to score in two of its previous three matches. At the time, LAFC stood third in the Western Conference with a 2026 record of 10 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses, totaling 35 points.
Before the match, Son Heung-min had recorded 4 goals and a team-leading 10 assists in the 2026 season. According to Korean media reports, he had also gone six consecutive matches without scoring before this game.
Confirmed Match Information
- Match: D.C. United vs. LAFC, MLS regular season
- Venue: Audi Field, Washington, D.C., United States
- Kickoff in Korea Standard Time: 8:30 a.m. on August 30, 2026
- Son Heung-min: Started for LAFC, forming the attacking trio with Jeremy Ebobisse and Denis Bouanga
- Half-time score: 0-0
The final score and Son Heung-min’s final match statistics must be checked again against official records after the game concludes.
Sources
Los Angeles Football Club official information: https://www.lafc.com/news/where-to-watch-dc-united-vs-lafc-2026-mls-season (checked at 2026-08-30 01:05 UTC)
D.C. United official preview: https://www.dcunited.com/news/match-preview-d-c-united-vs-los-angeles-fc-saturday-august-29-2026 (checked at 2026-08-30 01:05 UTC)
Newsis: https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20260830_0003768099 (checked at 2026-08-30 01:05 UTC)
Money Today: https://www.mt.co.kr/sports/2026/08/30/2026083008012669567 (checked at 2026-08-30 01:05 UTC)
SPOTV News: https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1004690 (checked at 2026-08-30 01:05 UTC)