Son's goal drought continues in LAFC Draw

Son Heung-min was held without a goal for the seventh straight game in all competitions as Los Angeles FC played DC United to a scoreless draw Sunday.

Son remained on the field for the entire MLS match at Audi Field in Washington but did not contribute a goal or an assist.

The South Korean has scored six times this season, with four goals in league play and two in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. He has not found the net in seven consecutive MLS and Leagues Cup appearances since facing Vancouver earlier this month.

The result extended LAFC's league winless streak to five matches, consisting of three draws and two defeats. The club stayed third in the Western Conference with 36 points, while DC remained 11th in the Eastern Conference with 25.

Son started on the left of a three-man attack with Denis Bouanga and Jeremy Ebobisse. Although he was active along the wing, tight marking from the DC defense limited his opportunities.

Japanese defender Kimitomo Nono caught Son in the face during a challenge in the 20th minute.

Neither side scored before halftime, and the deadlock continued despite chances at both ends after the break.

LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris produced several important stops, including a save on Jackson Hopkins after Nathan Ordaz delivered a cross in the 49th minute.

Son came close in the 61st, sending a dangerous left-footed shot toward goal from the middle of the penalty area. A defender blocked the attempt near the goal line.

LAFC introduced Tyler Boyd for Ebobisse in the 81st minute, allowing Son to move into more central positions.

Four minutes later, Son connected with Yevhen Cheberko's cutback from the left but could not turn his left-footed attempt into the winning goal.

LAFC took 16 shots but managed only one on target. DC recorded 15 attempts, three of which tested Lloris.

(This article was produced with the assistance of AI. — Ed.)