The best goals from week 7 of MLS
Week seven is in the books for MLS, and it did not disappoint.
Players took risks with set pieces that resulted in stunning goals, while others used speed on the counter attack to dominate offensively. This round of matches can be categorized as anything but standard, and the following top five goals reflect that.
5. Luis Diaz Espinoza vs Toronto FC
Pro tip: you’re not gonna catch @luis_diaz2206 pic.twitter.com/tXC7xIhEV6
— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) May 29, 2021
The Columbus Crew midfielder inaugurated the scoring against Toronto FC with a thrilling counter attack that led to a face off between him and goalkeeper Alex Bono. Luis Dias Espinoza teased a direction before rocketing the ball into the back of the net.
4. Ola Kamara vs Inter Miami
This goal by @OlaKamara ... chef's kiss ?#DCU | @FanDuel pic.twitter.com/YFRMCmZQF9
— D.C. United (@dcunited) May 30, 2021
After an injury-riddled season for D.C. United, Ola Kamara stepped up against Inter Miami to inspire the much needed 3-0 victory. Kamara kicked off the scoring in the 15th minute after a defensive effort allowed the player to find a pocket of space before finding the back of the net. The D.C. United striker exuded tranquility, perfectly timing his steps before firing the shot.
3. Ismael Tajouri vs LAFC
This reaction to going down a man >>> @isitj29 pic.twitter.com/RxFRrE03jR
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 29, 2021
Ismael Tajouri sealed the 2-1 victory for NYCFC after scoring the phenomenal game-winning goal in the 90th minute. The last corner of the match gave New York City FC one last opportunity. Jesus Medina directed the ball inside the box, finding Tajouri unmarked at the back post in the perfect position to score.
2. Cristian Casseres Jr. vs Orlando City
"Can you hit it any better than that!?!?" - @ShepMessing1 pic.twitter.com/zunTxmV6ur
— New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) May 30, 2021
Cristian Casseres Jr. doubled RBNY’s lead with a stunning free-kick in the 60th minute. The New York Red Bulls midfielder curled the ball beautifully into the top left corner, leaving Orlando goalkeeper Pedro Gallese with nothing to do but simply watch.
1. Gianluca Busio vs Houston Dynamo
Okay, @gbusio13. Okay! ? #SKCvHOU pic.twitter.com/bxA4sGWKQe
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 30, 2021
The 19-year-old Sporting Kansas City midfielder scored an absolutely world class free-kick that left Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Marko Marić lifeless. Gianluca Busio rocketed the ball into the net from about 28 yards out, equalizing the score before Sporting Kansas City took the lead. Busio’s goal inspired a string of goals by Kansas that propelled their 3-2 win.