Son Heung-min's $26.5M move to LAFC has transformed MLS into a global spectacle. With 8 goals in 9 games, the Korean captain is redefining American soccer while becoming LA's newest cultural icon.
Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, known as the Korean Ichiro, faced criticism from Japanese media after defensive errors in late July. Despite strong batting in September, his defensive inconsistencies and communication issues raised questions about his $113 million contract performance.
After two weeks on the bench, 19-year-old rookie sensation Jung Hyun-woo returns to the mound as Kiwoom's acting manager Seol Jong-jin pledges to keep the struggling first overall draft pick in the starting rotation until season's end despite a 4.81 ERA.
K League 1 Round 24 brings crucial matchups as 2nd-place Daejeon faces 4th-place Seoul in a battle for upper-tier positioning, while Suwon FC chases their first-ever three-game winning streak against Anyang.
Gyeongnam FC seeks their first July victory against Cheonan City FC, powered by impressive performances from summer transfer window acquisitions including Dan Rey, Bruno Costa, and Lee Chan-dong who are bringing fresh energy to the struggling K League 2 side.
FC Seoul has signed 191cm striker Cheon Seong-hoon from Daejeon Hana Citizen, marking a dramatic comeback after a controversial investigation was cleared. The towering forward joins the capital club's ambitions for both AFC Champions League Elite success and a late-season K League surge.
KIA Tigers face a critical game against LG Twins with closer Jung Hae-young and setup man Jo Sang-woo resting. Manager Lee Beom-ho banks on veteran Yang Hyeon-jong and Jeon Sang-hyeon to avoid a sweep in this high-stakes matchup.
Chelsea's Marc Cucurella revealed that President Donald Trump currently possesses Noni Madueke's Club World Cup winner's medal after the winger left for Arsenal just before the final, missing out on Chelsea's historic triumph and the celebration that followed.
Hwaseong FC shakes up their second-half campaign by signing versatile fullback Kim Jun-young on loan from Jeonbuk Hyundai. With the rookie K League 2 club sitting in 10th place, this tactical reinforcement could be the spark they need to climb the standings.
