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Sparked triumph in the MLS Championship, the ex-Tottenham standout achieved his initial three-goal spree

Son Heung-min, head of the South Korean national football team and a previous player for Tottenham Hotspur, recently achieved his first hat-trick in an MLS regular season, as reported by our site.

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2025 September 22 . 10:57 PM

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In MLS Championship competition, the ex-Tottenham player climbed to the top with his initial hat... — In MLS Championship competition, the ex-Tottenham player climbed to the top with his initial hat trick triumph

Sparked triumph in the MLS Championship, the ex-Tottenham standout achieved his initial three-goal spree

In a thrilling away match against Real Salt Lake on September 18, Los Angeles added another victory to their tally, making it their eleventh win of the season. The scoreline read 4-1, with the standout player of the game being Son Heung-min, the 33-year-old Korean winger who recently joined the club for $26 million.

Son Heung-min's impressive performance on the day saw him score a hat-trick, bringing his total goals in his last six MLS games to six. This was not his first hat-trick for Los Angeles, nor was it his first in the MLS. In fact, the match on September 18 marked the second time Los Angeles won a game with Son Heung-min scoring a hat-trick.

As of the current paragraph, Los Angeles' club is in fourth place in the Western Conference with 47 points. The team had been on a winning streak prior to the match on September 18, having won four games in a row. With this latest victory, the streak has extended to five consecutive wins for Los Angeles.

It's worth noting that Son Heung-min was not transferred from Tottenham Hotspur for $26 million in August 2021, as some reports suggested. Instead, he extended his contract with Tottenham Hotspur until 2025 at that time. He later moved to Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC in August 2025 in a deal worth about 26.5 million dollars, marking his departure from Tottenham after 10 years.

In the match against Real Salt Lake, Son Heung-min showcased his talent and skill, contributing significantly to Los Angeles' victory. His hat-trick was a testament to his form and a promising sign for the team as they continue their journey in the MLS.