US EditionDenis Bouanga’s Late PK Goal Rallies LAFC to 2-2 Draw with Fire
BRIDGEVIEW, ILLINOIS, AUG 10 – Denis Bouanga's 14th goal of the season came from a penalty awarded after Son Heung-Min was fouled, helping LAFC maintain playoff hopes with a 2-2 draw.
- On Saturday night at SeatGeek Stadium, Son Heung-min drew a foul in his MLS debut, earning LAFC a 2-2 draw after Bouanga entered in the 61st minute.
- The penalty was awarded after Son Heung-Min was fouled by Carlos Terán in his LAFC debut, with VAR confirming the call.
- The Fire regained the lead when Carlos Terán scored in the 11th minute, and Ryan Hollingshead equalised nine minutes later, leading to a 2-2 draw.
- Looking ahead, LAFC travels to face the New England Revolution on Saturday while Chicago hosts St. Louis City.
- Looking ahead, Son Heung-Min's first home match in Los Angeles will be against Western Conference leaders San Diego on August 31.
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Denis Bouanga’s late penalty kick helps LAFC earn draw in Son Heung-min’s debut
BRIDGEVIEW, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 09: Denis Bouanga #99 of LAFC celebrates after scoring the team’s second goal during the MLS match between Chicago Fire FC and Los Angeles Football Club at SeatGeek Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Bridgeview, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) BRIDGEVIEW, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 09: Denis Bouanga #99 of LAFC scores the team’s second goal during the MLS match between Chicago Fire FC and Los Angeles Football …
Chicago Fire allow late goal to settle for a 2-2 draw with LAFC in Son Heung-min’s MLS debut
Denis Bouanga scored on a penalty kick in the 81st minute to rally Los Angeles FC to a 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire on Saturday night at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. Bouanga notched his 14th goal of the season for LAFC (10-6-7). The PK was awarded after Fire defender Carlos Terán fouled LAFC newcomer Son Heung-min, who had entered in the 61st minute. Son was making his MLS debut after LAFC paid a reported $26 million transfer fee — the larg…
Son Heung-min draws penalty for LAFC in MLS debut
Son Heung-min marked his Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) debut with a strong performance as a second-half substitute in an away match, drawing a key penalty that led to his team's equalizer. Son came off the bench in the 61st minute to replace David Martinez for his first Major League Soccer (MLS) match against Chicago Fire FC at SeatGeek Stadium Bridgeview, Illinois, on Saturday (local time), as LAFC fought back for a 2-2 draw. Some 10 minutes…
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