Former Tottenham captain came off the bench for his debut and played a key role in winning a penalty

• Son laments missed opportunity for winning start 
• Will take gradual approach to building match fitness
• LAFC face New England Revolution next in MLS

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  WHAT HAPPENED

  Son Heung-min made his highly anticipated Major League Soccer debut for Los Angeles Football Club in a road match against Chicago Fire that ended in an engaging 2-2 draw. Following the match, Son expressed  frustration with the result, stating that the team had created sufficient opportunities to secure three points.

  “Obviously, it's a bit disappointed, not getting three points," he told Apple TV. "But generally, I think everybody put a lot of effort and happy to make the debut and I hope the goals are coming soon… we tied this game, but as I said before, we should have won this game. I'm a little bit disappointed." 

  Overall, Son was pleased to get his LAFC tenure underway, saying, "I'm happy I made the debut, and I hope that the goals are coming soon."

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• WHAT SON HEUNG-MIN SAID

  The former Tottenham captain came off the bench for his debut with the score tied 1-1 and played a key role in winning a penalty that saw LAFC equalise after going 2-1 down. 

  “I'm getting ready and it was, decent 30 minutes on my leg, in my leg. So, yeah, getting ready for next week. We’ll see how I progress with the training session and with the players. And yeah, we'll see how about next week I can start the game and make big impact."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The 33-year-old signed for the MLS this summer after spending the last decade with Premier League side Tottenham, winning the Europa League in his final season with the club.

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  WHAT’S NEXT?

  Following their 2-2 draw, LAFC sit fifth on the Western Conference, well behind Conference leaders San Diego FC. They face the New England Revolution away from home on Aug. 16 followed by a road trip to FC Dallas on Aug. 23.

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