May 26, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
Below is a selection of the notable performances and moments from the 14 matches played on the 16th matchday of the 2024 MLS regular season on Saturday, May 25.
LAFC Shutouts Atlanta United to Earn 100th MLS Regular Season Win
In a tightly-contested battle, Los Angeles Football Club earned a 1-0 win over Atlanta United on Saturday evening at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. With the victory, LAFC recorded the club’s 100th win in their 206th MLS regular season game, tying Seattle Sounders FC for the fastest club in MLS history to reach that milestone.
After a scoreless first half, LAFC received a free kick in the 60th minute following a play that saw Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan be presented a red card. LAFC midfielder Mateusz Bogusz took the free kick shot (63′), which slightly bounced off a defender and found the net to give LAFC the game-winning goal.
Rossi Brace Leads Columbus Crew to Victory at INTER&Co Stadium
Entering the match with two goals and five assists this season, Columbus Crew forward Diego Rossi scored two goals to help the Crew earn three points with a 2-0 victory over Orlando City SC at INTER&Co Stadium en route to their third straight victory on the road.
Rossi scored his first goal of the night via penalty kick in the final moments of the first half (45+1′, Watch Here). It didn’t take long following halftime for Rossi to tally his second goal, when Darlington Nagbe sent a through pass to Rossi, who chipped it over Orlando City SC goalkeeper Pedro Gallese and into the net (61′, Watch Here).
Dating back to the start of 2023, the Columbus Crew have recorded a league-leading 28 multi-goal MLS matches (21 in 2023, seven in 2024).
Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte also earned his fourth clean sheet of the year for Columbus.
The Crew will take their winning momentum to Mexico as they prepare to face Club Pachuca in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup final next Saturday, June 1 in Pachuca, Hidalgo. The winner of the Concacaf Champions Cup will secure a ticket to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
FC Cincinnati Outlasts Toronto FC on the Road in 4-3 Thriller
In a scintillating back-and-forth seven-goal match, FC Cincinnati scored four goals to defeat Toronto FC at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada. With the win, Cincinnati extended their winning streak to seven matches, marking the longest single-regular season streak in club history. Cincinnati also became the fourth team in MLS history to win…
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