Topps secures Son Heung-Min match ball after his MLS debut with LAFC, will turn into trading cards

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Topps announced they have acquired a match-used ball from the South Korean’s MLS debut and that it will be inserted into a one of a kind card

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WHAT HAPPENED

Topps revealed through their official social media channels that they have secured rights to create exclusive memorabilia cards featuring the match ball from Son Heung-min's MLS debut with LAFC. The announcement outlined plans for a limited series of trading cards that would contain fragments of the game ball, with only one of each design to be produced. The South Korean superstar is expected to make his home debut at BMO Stadium scheduled for Aug. 31 against San Diego FC.

WHAT TOPPS POSTED

JUST IN: We’ve secured a match-used ball from Son Heung-min’s MLS debut. This ball will be inserted into one-of-a-kind trading cards ⚽️🔥 pic.twitter.com/56Lb7CFuDj

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Son, 33, joins an already formidable LAFC attack featuring Denis Bouanga as the club pursues both MLS Cup and international glory. Furthermore, Topps' aggressive move to secure memorabilia rights demonstrates the commercial impact of Son's arrival, continuing the trend of major European stars bringing global attention.

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WHAT’S NEXT?

Following his first game for LAFC, Son Heung-Min and LAFC will face back-to-back away games against New England Revolution on Aug. 16 and FC Dallas on Aug. 23.