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The best goals of MLS matchday 9 - ranked

By Lizzy Becherano

Lorenzo Insigne scored against the Philadelphia Union.
Lorenzo Insigne scored against the Philadelphia Union. / Tim Nwachukwu/GettyImages
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Major League Soccer's matchday nine did not disappoint.

Players lived up to their expectations, netting some phenomenal goals to make this week's ranking a bit difficult.

In the East, FC Cincinnati triumphed over the Portland Timbers to hold on to second place in the table, while D.C. United earned their first road victory against Orlando City. In the West, Jefferson Savarino led Real Salt Lake to success.

Here's the best goals of the week...

5. Sergio Santos (vs. Portland Timbers)

To start, we have Sergio Santos against the Portland Timbers.

It was the player's fourth goal this season, inspiring FC Cincinnati to yet another win. The team currently sits in second place on the Eastern Conference table, with 20 points in nine games, just trailing leaders New England Revolution by goal difference.

4. Christian Benteke (vs. Orlando City)

Christian Benteke is at it again for D.C. United. The player is now getting into the swing of things in Major League Soccer, showing up when it counts. The player scored the game-winning goal to secure three, much-needed, points for D.C. United, as the team previously struggled in the bottom end of the Eastern Conference table.

But the win against Orlando bumped the Black and Red to eighth place, surviving another week with no added pressure.

3. Karol Swiderski (vs. Columbus Crew)

Swiderski had been pretty quite recently, but made himself known against the Columbus Crew. The player opened up the scoring in the first half, connecting with Kamil Jóźwiak to find the back of the net.

It wasn't the most convincing performance by Charlotte FC, but Swiderski's goal got the job done.

2. Jefferson Savarino (vs. San Jose Earthquakes)

A stunning strike from Jefferson Savarino won the game for Real Salt Lake against the San Jose Earthquakes. The goal broke the 1-1 draw, propelling the team to success, and the three points.

It was the player's sixth goal contribution this season, racking up now three goals and three assists in nine games.

1. Lorenzo Insigne (vs. Philadelphia Union)

Last but not least, Lorenzo Insigne!

The Italian is back on the pitch after recovering from an injury, and wasted no time to find the back of the net in a spectacular fashion. Though it wasn't enough to win Toronto the game, after being overwhelmed by the Philadelphia Union, Insigne's strike will still be a boost of confidence for the wide forward.

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