Son scores and assists to lead South Korea over host USA 2-0 | Sports

NEW YORK, Sept 7, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Son Heung-min scored one goal and set up another to spark South Korea's 2-0 victory over the United States in an international football friendly on Saturday. The matchup between two clubs bound for the 2026 World Cup was played at Harrison, New Jersey, in the home stadium of MLS's New York Red Bulls. The South Koreans advanced through Asian qualifying to next year's World Cup, to be co-hosted by the Americans, Canada and Mexico. Son, a striker for LAFC of MLS, scored in the 18th minute and Lee Dong-gyeong added another in the 43rd to secure South Korea's triumph. Son had previously played for US coach Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham Hotspur, where Pochettino...