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[MyDaily = Reporter Kim Jong-guk] LAFC snapped a three-game losing streak in their final match before the World Cup break.
On May 25 in Los Angeles, LAFC beat Seattle 1-0 in the 15th round of the 2026 MLS season. The victory halted a string of losses for LAFC. Son Heung-min played the full match and registered seven shots — a season high — but came up empty. Son remains goalless in MLS this season, though he leads the league with nine assists.
Dos Santos told the LA Daily News and other outlets on the 25th that outside criticism doesn’t bother him when the team loses. “If I lived based on what others think, I’d be very unhappy,” he said. “One thing I can say for sure: we believe we’re building something with a clear identity. For the Champions Cup quarterfinal against Cruz Azul, we considered switching to a three-back to strengthen the defense. We could have taken a more defensive approach, but I chose not to.”
He added that the club will conduct a thorough analysis this summer to determine what needs to change while protecting LAFC’s identity. “When we have the ball, we must show urgency and aggressively press for it. And when we don’t have the ball, we can’t just stand still,” he said.
Addressing criticism that the connection between Bouanga and Son has dipped compared with last season, Dos Santos said, “Bouanga knows what I want. I’ve always been honest with him. Last year we often used a defense-first 3-5-2 with Bouanga and Son up front, but the club and I want to move to a different model. Everyone is on the same page.”
“When we execute our tactics, the team shows consistency,” he continued. “Using that experience, we must identify our shortcomings and figure out what the squad needs. We clearly need upgrades at a few positions. The transfer market will be the opportunity to address those areas,” Dos Santos said, signaling a willingness to strengthen the roster.
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