Los angeles: Son Heung-min, the new forward for Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC (LAFC), will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 27, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Wednesday. The event will occur just days before Son's home debut for LAFC. The South Korean star, who joined the club on Aug. 6 after a decade with Tottenham in England's Premier League, made his first appearance in an away match against the Chicago Fire on Aug. 9. He is set to play his first home game on Aug. 31 against San Diego FC at BMO Stadium.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Son shared the Dodgers' announcement on his social media page, humorously suggesting to LAFC teammate Ryan Hollingshead that they need to practice. The Dodgers and LAFC share the same home city, and the baseball club has warmly welcomed Son since his arrival. On Aug. 7, Dodgers infielder Kim Ha-seong and Korean American player Tommy Edman posted a video greeting on the team's social media channels. Kim expressed his admiration for Son, stating that it's an honor to play in the same area as him.

Kim, who is currently on the injured list with a shoulder injury, is expected to make a return before the Dodgers' Aug. 27 game against the Cincinnati Reds and may have the opportunity to meet Son before the ceremony. The event is also fueling speculation about a possible encounter between Son and Dodgers top star Shohei Ohtani. Notably, Son, Ohtani, and Kim are all represented by CAA Sports.