The MLS announced on Monday that the 2025 AT&T Goal of the Year, decided by fan voting, was awarded to LAFC forward Heung-Min Son, who edged out Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi for the honor. The South Korean star earned the award for his spectacular free-kick goal against FC Dallas on August 23, curling the ball into the top corner from the edge of the box and leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.

The strike marked Son’s first goal for LAFC, coming in just his third match since joining the club from Tottenham Hotspur on August 6. The 33-year-old’s precise execution and flair instantly made an impression among MLS fans and his new teammates.

Although the match in Dallas ended in a 1-1 draw, Son’s opener in the sixth minute brought even the home crowd to its feet. His arrival sparked a turnar

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