LAFC will play in the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal against Mexico's Toluca FC over two legs.
The first leg will be played today at BMO Stadium, and the opponent will be LAFC's biggest test yet in the competition. Toluca FC is the current champion of Liga MX and is a two-time champion, winning two consecutive league titles last year.
Both teams are the favorites to win the CONCACAF Champions Cup this year, and LAFC will need a good start against Toluca today before the second leg next week at the Estadio Nemesio Diez.
LAFC fans will hope to see Son Heung Min back in action after missing the previous league match over the weekend. Son's last appearance for LAFC was against the Colorado Rapids last week, where he didn't finish the match.
Son Heung-Min #7 of the Los Angeles Football Club battles Hamzat Ojediran #8 of the Colorado Rapids during the first half of the match at BMO Stadium on April 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images
Son came off the pitch in the 77th minute. Over the weekend, LAFC defeated Minnesota United away from home, and the South Korean forward did not travel with the team, which caused concern about the player's fitness.
Son Heung-Min Set to Play for LAFC vs Toluca
Despite missing the previous LAFC game over the weekend in the MLS, Son Heung-Min is starting for LAFC for the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal match against Toluca FC.
Son will play with David Martinez and Timothy Tillman in the attack in a 3-4-3 formation.
The match will be played at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Son stayed in LA over the weekend and has been preparing for the match today.
Son is rested and will be a crucial part of the team as LAFC will be missing Denis Bouanga for tonight's match against the Mexican champions.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 29, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
