Exclusive TikTok LIVE stream puts the spotlight on LAFC stars Son Heung-Min, Denis Bouanga, and others during October 5 showdown vs. Atlanta United
NEW YORK, N.Y., October 2, 2025 - Major League Soccer (MLS), TikTok, and MLS Season Pass on Apple TV are excited to announce ‘Player Spotlight: LAFC’, a live stream bringing fans an exclusive Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) viewing experience on TikTok LIVE as they take on Atlanta United at BMO Stadium on Sunday, October 5 at 9:10 p.m. ET. The special live stream complements the full match broadcast on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV by providing fans with a unique, player-first perspective through a dedicated camera focused on LAFC’s superstars Son Heung-Min, Denis Bouanga, Hugo Lloris, Timothy Tillman and more throughout the match.
Fans around the world can tune in to the TikTok LIVE ‘Player Spotlight: LAFC’ on the @MLS TikTok account, with simultaneous streams on @LAFC and @AppleTV. In addition, LAFC’s dynamic star winger and forward Denis Bouanga will stream on his @d.bouanga TikTok account, marking the first time a "Player Spotlight" LIVE has been broadcast from a featured player's own TikTok account. Register on TikTok (HERE) to receive a notification when the live stream kicks off.
“Building on the incredible momentum of the Player Spotlight series, we’re thrilled to showcase Player Spotlight: LAFC, delivering fans an exclusive, front-row view of every moment from the match," said Rollo Goldstaub, Global Head of Sports Partnerships, TikTok. "This live stream experience is designed to deepen the connection between athletes on the field and their engaged fanbase, providing real-time access like never before, only on TikTok. Together with MLS and Apple, we're delighted to continually reinvent how fans engage with the game."
“The Player Spotlight series has become a fan favorite for a reason — it’s personal, dynamic, and built specifically for how soccer fans engage today,” said Seth Bacon, Executive Vice President, Media, Major League Soccer. “Bringing this experience to LAFC’s passionate global fanbase reflects our ongoing commitment to innovate with world-class partners like Apple and TikTok.”
Following the pioneering success of Player Spotlight: Messi, which attracted over 6.4 million live viewers and set a record for the largest live U.S. sports audience on TikTok, the Player Spotlight series returns with a fresh West Coast twist. With pitch-level coverage, this immersive stream puts fans in the center of the action, with a player-first perspective built for the next generation of soccer supporters.
