Son Heung-min Dominates

Son Fires Two Goals in Three-Minute Blitz

Liga MX took an early 1-0 lead, but Son erased it fast. Both of his goals were set up by Carles Gil, who finished the night with two assists. Son's first came in the 20th minute. His second arrived just three minutes later, giving MLS a 2-1 edge, Bay News 9 reported.

After scoring his second goal, Son broke into his signature camera celebration — pretending to snap photos for the crowd. He was voted MVP after the final whistle. Son currently plays for LAFC, and his form in this All-Star appearance underlined why he has been one of the league's standout attackers this season.

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Zinckernagel and Evander Stretch MLS Lead in Second Half

MLS did not sit back after halftime. Philip Zinckernagel and Evander da Silva Ferreira both added goals in the second half to push the margin to 4-1. That cushion proved important as Liga MX kept fighting back, according to Spectrum Local News.

Liga MX pulled goals back through Salomon Rondon and Luis Gabriel Rey, the latter heading one in late to make it 4-3. Jose Paradela then scored in stoppage time to trim the gap further, but the final whistle came before Liga MX could level.

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Crepeau's Six Saves Kept MLS Steady in Goal

MLS goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau was busy all night. He made six saves — the most of any of the five goalkeepers who played in the match. His work between the posts helped MLS absorb Liga MX's second-half pressure and hold on for the win, Gooner Daily noted.

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Dean Smith Leads Charlotte Showcase as MLS Keeps Streak Alive

Charlotte FC coach Dean Smith managed the MLS All-Stars on home soil. Playing the game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte gave the event a local flavor. The 35,197 in attendance got a high-scoring, back-and-forth game that lived up to its exhibition billing, according to Bay News 9.

MLS has now won this fixture in consecutive recent editions, showing the league's growing strength against its Mexican counterpart. Carles Gil's playmaking was central to the win. His two assists — both for Son — showed the New England Revolution midfielder is among the best creators in the league right now.

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