LAFC Falls 1-3 to Minnesota United

Son Heung-min created four chances without a goal or assist as LAFC dropped its home match at BMO Stadium.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Soccer

LAFC lost 1-3 to Minnesota United at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on November 2, 2026 (Korean time). Joaquin Pereira scored twice and Cheryion Valerius added a goal for Minnesota, while Sergio Vásquez scored a consolation goal for LAFC.

Why it matters

The loss leaves LAFC in 6th place with 47 points, while Minnesota United climbed to 12th with 41 points. For Los Angeles soccer fans, it is a home defeat that affects the club's position in the league standings.

Son Heung-min attempted two shots and created four chances but recorded no goal or assist in the 90 minutes. Pass completion was 27 of 31 (87%) and he touched the ball 45 times; the source does not say whether his output will change his role in upcoming matches.

The players

Son Heung-min

South Korean forward who started as an attacking midfielder for LAFC and played the full 90 minutes.

Joaquin Pereira

Minnesota United forward who scored twice in the match.

The details

Joaquin Pereira scored in the 29th minute of the first half and again in the 36th minute of the second half, while Cheryion Valerius scored in the 34th minute of the first half. Sergio Vásquez pulled one back for LAFC in the 45th minute of the second half, but the club could not get an equalizer.

November 2, 2026: LAFC lost 1-3 to Minnesota United at BMO Stadium.

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Season Trajectory

LAFC's home defeat drops it to 6th place with 47 points, while Minnesota United's win lifts it to 12th with 41 points in the league table. The result affects the mid-table race in the standings, though the source does not detail how it changes playoff qualification.

For fantasy players, Son Heung-min's four chances created without a goal or assist could matter for lineups in coming matches. The source does not say whether the 1-3 loss will prompt tactical changes.

The takeaway

Son Heung-min's chance creation was strong, but LAFC's inability to convert and the defensive lapses cost them the match. Fans tracking the standings should watch how LAFC responds in its next fixtures.