Son scores first MLS goal as LAFC draw with Dallas

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Son scores first MLS goal as LAFC draw with Dallas

Washington: Los Angeles FC's Korea Republic superstar Son Heung-min grabbed his first Major League Soccer goal on Saturday, burying a first-half free-kick in a 1-1 draw with FC Dallas.

Son, the former Tottenham captain who signed with LAFC this month for a reported MLS record US$26 million transfer fee, made his third appearance, and second start, for his new club.

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Preview - Preliminary Stage: MD1

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Preview - Preliminary Stage: MD1

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 kicks off with nine matches taking place on Matchday One of the Preliminary Stage on Monday.

Nineteen teams will be vying for six tickets to the Group Stage with the five group winners and best overall runners-up to advance.

Reigning champions China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC, Melbourne City FC (AUS), Suwon FC Women (KOR), Tokyo Verdy Beleza (JPN), Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE) and Bam Khatoon FC (IRN) have already qualified.

The-AFC.com previews the Matchday One action.

#AWCL - All you need to know

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

#AWCL - All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The journey to be crowned the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 winners starts on Monday with the Preliminary Stage.

It promises to be a thrilling campaign, with the action to take place across five venues.

The-AFC.com tells you - the fans - all you need to know about Asia's premier women's club football tournament.

Asani inks deal with Esteghlal

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Asani inks deal with Esteghlal

Tehran: Albania international winger Jasir Asani has signed for Esteghlal, the club from the Islamic Republic of Iran confirmed on Thursday.

The 30-year-old has signed for the Tehran-based club, who will feature in this year’s edition of the AFC Champions League Two™, after two-and-a-half seasons with K League 1 outfit Gwangju FC.

Walsh signs for Buriram United

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Walsh signs for Buriram United

Buriram: Indonesia international Sandy Walsh has joined last season’s AFC Champions League Elite™ quarter-finalists Buriram United from Yokohama F Marinos the club confirmed on Tuesday.

The right-back becomes the latest signing for the Thai League 1 side ahead of the new campaign in the continental stage, where Buriram United will kick off against Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim on September 16.

AFC Marketing Committee inspired by growing appeal of AFC’s new brand and competitions

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

AFC Marketing Committee inspired by growing appeal of AFC’s new brand and competitions

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Marketing Committee hailed the impact of the extensive rebranding exercises undertaken in the past year, which include the launch of new logos and identities of its revamped club competitions as well as the Confederation’s overarching corporate brand.

Leading the Committee’s third meeting held virtually earlier today, Deputy Chairperson Abdullah Nasser Aljneibi was pleased to note the transformative impact of the new identities in establishing a more modern, sophisticated and refined presence whilst also strengthening the AFC’s connection with its valued stakeholders and the larger football community.