Son Heung-min’s Club LAFC Dismisses Director Dos Santos

Los Angeles FC (LAFC), the Major League Soccer (MLS) club where Son Heung-min plays, has dismissed director Mark Dos Santos.

According to the MLS website on September 27 (local time), LAFC officially announced that it parted ways with Dos Santos later that afternoon. Director Dos Santos is leaving the team after about nine months, having been appointed in December of last year.

Director Mark Dos Santos (right). Photo by AP Yonhap News

In a statement, LAFC said, "We will soon announce updates on the interim coaching system," and added that the club has begun the process of searching for a new director. They also stated, "Director Dos Santos has contributed greatly to this club for many years, and we sincerely thank him for his dedication, care, and service to LAFC." The club added, "We wish nothing but the best for Director Dos Santos and his family in the future."

Director Dos Santos had served as a coach at LAFC for four seasons since 2022, and was appointed as the club's third-ever head coach last December, succeeding Steve Cherundolo.

However, LAFC has underperformed this season under Dos Santos. As of now, LAFC sits 6th in the Western Conference during the regular season with a record of 11 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses, totaling 41 points.

Son Heung-min has also not scored as many goals as he did last year. Having joined LAFC midway through last season, he recorded 9 goals and 3 assists in 10 regular-season matches. This season, he has scored 6 goals and made 13 assists in 25 matches so far.

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