After another weekend of dramatic MLS action, we’re here to select some of the best strikes across the grounds. And volleys are a theme.
Let’s get into it.
5. vs
Talk about a grandstand finish. Gabriel Pec was the hero for as he made an unmarked run into the box and bundled home the winner over Minnesota United.
It’s too bad everyone’s name can’t be on the sheet because it was a beautiful team move.
GABRIEL PEC BRACE gives @LAGalaxy the lead in the 90th minute! 🚨
What a filthy flick and pass by Mauricio Cuevas. 👀 pic.twitter.com/5IOVzAYaTe
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 8, 2024
4. vs Austin FC
A towering presence in the box, Andres Perea moved in between two centrebacks and pulled off an acrobatic volley in less than five minutes.
Air Andres.
Tayvon Gray ➡️ Andres Perea.@newyorkcityfc up 1-0 early! pic.twitter.com/ne1QcLCsLF
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 7, 2024
(Special shoutout to Colarado’s , who produced virtually the same thing).
3. vs Inter
In a goal straight off the training ground, Pavel Bucha got enough of a connection on the ball to see it dribble beyond .
Pavel Bucha. What a hit! 💥@fccincinnati lead Miami 3-1. pic.twitter.com/VNX4055kWX
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 7, 2024
And the floodgates opened.
2. vs
Three assists weren’t enough for the eventual Player of the Matchday. Diego Luna controlled a cross with his chest and set himself up for a stunning volley finish for .
DIEGO LUNA! 😱
He adds a goal to his three assists on the night to pull Salt Lake ahead 5-2! pic.twitter.com/Vctz1XQej3
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 7, 2024
That’s video game stuff.
1. vs
Finally, we don’t think Memo Rodriguez will be able to replicate this one. Though he’ll want to prove us wrong.
A stunning, powerful strike. With three points to come from it.
WHAT A STRIKE 🔥
Memo Rodríguez pulls @SportingKC ahead late! pic.twitter.com/CrA60UjFcw
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 8, 2024
Which goal from the MLS weekend was your favourite?