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Soccer America readers share their memories of the 2002 World Cup and the magical ride in South Korea

by Soccer AmericaSeptember 6, 2025September 9, 2025

The 2002 World Cup, particularly the USA’s run to the quarterfinals in South Korea, remains the most memorable World Cup for many U.S. fans.

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We supported the USA and Elvis

by Jamie ClarySeptember 5, 2025September 5, 2025

Any U.S. soccer fan remembered 1998. It was humiliating, especially when non-soccer friends would ask, “Did the U.S.A. really finish last?” The question was a dig at soccer. So, in 2002, we had very low expectations.

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South Korea: Son Heung-min heads squad for U.S. tour

by Paul KennedyAugust 25, 2025August 25, 2025

Son Heung-min (LAFC) and Jeong Sang-bin (St. Louis City) were named to Coach Hong Myung-bo‘s 26-man squad for the South Korean national team’s matches with the USA Sept 6 in Harrison, New Jersey, and Mexico Sept. 9 Geodis Park in Nashville. Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Jens Castrop, born in Germany to a German father and South Korean mother, has been called up […]

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LAFC lands Son Heung-min for record fee

by Paul KennedyAugust 7, 2025August 7, 2025

Son Heung-min became the most expensive signing in MLS history when he signed with LAFC from Tottenham for a transfer fee of around $26 million.

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‘Global icon’ Son Heung-min joins LAFC

by Kieran CanningAugust 6, 2025August 6, 2025

LAFC hailed the signing of a “global icon” after confirming the arrival of South Korea star Son Heung-min from Tottenham.

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Defending champion Crew and LAFC stay alive in Leagues Cup

by Paul KennedyAugust 6, 2025August 6, 2025

The defending champion Columbus Crew stayed alive in the Leagues Cup with a 1-0 win over León.

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Son Heung-min to leave Tottenham this summer

by Agence France PresseAugust 3, 2025August 3, 2025

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min said on Saturday that he will leave the club this summer after a decade in north London.

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World Cup 2026 Qualifying: South Korea on cusp, Uzbeks eye historic spot

by Peter StebbinsJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025

European club trophy winners Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in will hope to fire South Korea to the World Cup in the coming days, with four remaining automatic spots from Asia up for grabs. Japan and Iran have already sealed their berths at the tournament next year in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. South Korea […]