Son To LAFC: US Enters Asia, Damage Control After Club WC? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G

In a blockbuster move, Son Heung-min has signed with LAFC in the MLS for a staggering $26 million. As the US gears up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this move could be a game-changer in America’s football journey. From the fallout of the poorly attended Club World Cup to the Messi-driven rise of Inter Miami, the MLS is evolving fast, and Son’s arrival may be the next big push. But is the league truly growing, or is it becoming a retirement home for ageing stars? Rupha Ramani dives into what Son’s signing means for LAFC, the Korean-American community in LA, the K-Pop crossover, and MLS's global ambitions.

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