{
  "id": 14625749,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T06:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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 reclaimed the lead in assists for Major League Soccer (MLS) following a triumphant performance by his Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC). During the match against Austin FC at BMO Stadium on Wednesday, Son contributed with a goal and two assists, helping LAFC secure a 3-1 victory. With a total of 15 assists for the season, Son broke a tie with five players, including Lionel Messi from Inter Miami, to claim sole ownership of the MLS lead. In addition to his impressive assisting record, Son also has seven goals so far this season, just three goals away from becoming the eighth player in MLS history to achieve double digits in both goals and assists. LAFC ended their four-game winless streak with this win, marking the first time they have scored more than two goals in a game since a 4-0 triumph over Sporting Kansas City on July 25. The turning point in the match came after a goalless first half, when Son set up Denis Bouanga for LAFC's opening goal seven minutes into the second half. In the 67th minute, Son was again credited with an assist when Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver's clearance struck Son, prompting a goal.",
  "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",
        "published": "2026-10-15T05:47:02.000Z"
      }
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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."
}