Incredible! Son Heung-min scores a stunning free-kick in the 90+5th minute of the MLS playoff match to force overtime
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
In a breathtaking MLS 2025 playoff quarterfinal, Vancouver Whitecaps and Los Angeles played out a dramatic 2-2 draw. The final 2-2 scoreline was sealed in sensational fashion by Son Heung-min, who sent the match to extra time.
Details: In the 90+5th minute of the MLS 2025 quarterfinal, Los Angeles’ South Korean forward Son Heung-min netted his second goal of the match with a brilliant free-kick, rescuing his team and sending the game into overtime. However, it turned out to be not quite enough: in the penalty shootout, Vancouver Whitecaps advanced.
Despite playing with ten men in extra time after Tristan Blackmon’s red card, Vancouver managed to hold on. The penalty shootout ended with a 4-3 win for the Canadian side—Son Heung-min, notably, missed his spot-kick in the shootout.
This clash was a true spectacle: global football icons dominated the pitch—Thomas Müller played 92 minutes for Vancouver, while Hugo Lloris stood between the posts for Los Angeles.
Reminder: Son Heung-min has denied rumors of a return to Europe ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
