The MLS Western Conference semifinals usher in a strong dialogue. Son Heung-min faces Muller. Who can challenge Messi?

In a G2 game in the first round of the MLS playoffs that ended this morning, Los Angeles FC defeated Austin FC 4-1, sweeping their opponents 2-0 in two rounds and advancing to the conference semifinals. The 33-year-old Sun Heung-min, the light of Asia, continued his hot form, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist, laying a solid foundation for the team's promotion and continuing his hot form after joining the Major League.

This summer, Son Heung-min bid farewell to Tottenham, where he had played for 9 years, and moved to the American Major League to join Los Angeles FC. This cross-ocean transfer initially caused a lot of doubts, but the 33-year-old veteran quickly responded to all voices with his impeccable performance. So far, he has played 12 games in the MLS and has contributed 10 goals and 4 assists. The efficiency of averaging more than 1 goal per game is terrifying, showing the adaptability and dominance of top stars.

From the key goal against St. Louis City to the lightning score against Real Salt Lake City, Son Heung-min's goals include precise front-end finishes and highly entertaining long-distance runs. Each one highlights his former Premier League Golden Boot style.

The Los Angeles FC team also became even more powerful because of this transfer. In the 12 games he played, the team achieved a record of 8 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss, with a winning rate of 66.7%.

Los Angeles FC’s opponent in the conference semifinals is the Vancouver Whitecaps led by Thomas Muller. Also completing a cross-ocean transfer this summer, the 36-year-old Muller also showed world-class standards after coming to Vancouver. As of the end of the first round of the playoffs, Muller has played a total of 9 MLS games for the Vancouver Whitecaps, contributing 8 goals and 3 assists, averaging more than 1 goal per game, and becoming the core of the team's offense with his all-round performance.

The joining of Muller has completely activated the Vancouver Whitecaps' offensive system. In the 9 MLS games he played, the team achieved an excellent record of 7 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with a winning rate of an astonishing 77%, which was a significant improvement over the same period last season. Muller also played in the final of the Canadian Champions Cup and scored a goal, winning the championship with the team. In the first round of the playoffs, they eliminated Dallas FC with a score of 2-0.

There is no doubt that the conference semi-final showdown between Los Angeles FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps will be extremely exciting. The direct dialogue between Son Heung-min and Muller, two world-class stars, will undoubtedly ignite the excitement of the playoffs. The two are no strangers to each other. Son Heung-min once led the South Korean team to defeat the German team in the World Cup group stage, and Muller suffered the embarrassment of being eliminated from the group. Muller also defeated Tottenham 7-2 away from home with Bayern. No matter who of the two advances in the end, it will be a continuation of the legend.

If the winning team can advance to the finals, there is a high probability that it will face Inter Miami, led by Messi, and the popularity will probably create a new high in the MLS.