{
  "id": 14622002,
  "title": "Son Heung-min moves back into MLS assists lead in LAFC victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/son-heung-min-moves-back-into-mls-assists-lead-in-lafc-victory",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T05:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261015/son-heung-min-moves-back-into-mls-assists-lead-in-lafc-victory"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Son Heung-min has regained his position at the top of the assists leaderboard in Major League Soccer (MLS) following a 3-1 victory by his team, Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), over Austin FC. In the match held at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, Son scored a goal and contributed with two assists. He currently has 15 assists for the season, surpassing a tie with five other players, including Lionel Messi from Inter Miami, thus securing sole possession of the MLS lead in that category. Son also boasts seven goals on the season, three short of becoming the eighth player in MLS this year to achieve double figures in both goals and assists.\n\nLAFC ended their four-match winless streak with this triumph, marking their first win after a goalless first half. Son marked the start of the second half by setting up Denis Bouanga for LAFC's first goal just seven minutes in. In the 67th minute, after Austin had tied the game, Son received an assist when an Austin goalkeeper's clearance inadvertently struck Son.",
  "summary": "Son Heung-min has climbed back to the top of the assists leaderboard in Major League Soccer (MLS) after collecting two helpers in the latest victory by his Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC). Son had a goal and two assists as LAFC defeated Austin FC 3-1 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday (local time). With 15 assists for the season, Son broke a tie with five players, including Lionel Messi…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min propel LAFC to 3-1 victory over Austin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/denis-bouanga-and-son-heung-min-propel-lafc-to-3-1-victory-over-austin",
        "published": "2026-10-15T04:47:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Son Heung-min moves back into MLS assists lead in LAFC victory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/son-heung-min-moves-back-into-mls-assists-lead-in-lafc-victory-14628696",
        "published": "2026-10-15T05:07:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Son Heung-min moves back into MLS assists lead in LAFC victory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/son-heung-min-moves-back-into-mls-assists-lead-in-lafc-victory-14625749",
        "published": "2026-10-15T06:12:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}