MLS Matchday 26 Goal of the Week Candidates

Some of Major League Soccer’s most prominent stars scored the most remarkable goals of Matchday 26. Among the decisive moments in the compilation are quick finishes, long-range strikes and precise curlers that directly affected match results.

As reported by mlssoccer, Antoine Griezmann continues his excellent form with seven goals in his last five matches; his latest was a sliding left-foot finish at the far post, extending Orlando City’s unbeaten run to five games after the 3-0 win over Toronto FC. Leo Messi scored his 19th goal of the season, strengthening his lead in the Audi-sponsored Golden Boot race, with an early long-range finish in the 2-2 draw with Nashville SC. Carlo Holse, St. Louis CITY SC’s summer signing, scored with a first-time curler into the top-left corner, helping the team extend its unbeaten run to 15 matches in the 4-2 win over Minnesota United FC. Nicolás Fernández Mercau netted a long-range goal described as “taken straight from training”, helping New York City FC end a seven-game winless streak with a 2-0 win at Real Salt Lake.

These finishes make up the candidates for the AT&T Goal of the Matchday award and highlight the impact of individual goals on the week’s matches. According to mlssoccer, the list reflects the diversity of styles and the importance of key moments in the final result.