The earliest Son could hit the pitch for LAFC would be on Saturday, Aug. 9, as LAFC visit Chicago Fire FC in a rare cross-conference clash. If he does not debut, then the following two road matches are Aug. 16 against the New England Revolution and Aug. 23 against FC Dallas .

Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris returns from France as LAFC begins a three-game stretch away from home with its new 33-year-old South Korean superstar ready to suit up.

Despite being welcomed to the club, Son Heung-Min was honest in mentioning that LAFC was not his first choice. The South Korean spent ten years at Spurs, and now his move to LAFC has caused excitement among MLS fans.