Miranchuk and Owusu Light Up MLS Matchday 27 with Spectacular Goal-Scoring Masterclass

Despite a somewhat reduced slate of MLS regular-season fixtures this weekend, spectacular goals kept coming from coast to coast across North America.

While Lionel Messi won't make this compilation after he and teammate Jordi Alba faced suspension for missing the MLS All-Star Game, numerous other players delivered memorable moments in another thrilling week of action.

As 18 MLS clubs prepare to begin their Leagues Cup campaigns against Liga MX opponents, Sports Illustrated examines the finest strikes from across the league during Matchday 27.

5. Austin FC's Fluid Team Play Bears Fruit

While Osman Bukari hasn't reached the standards Austin FC envisioned when acquiring him last summer, he capped off an elegant team sequence in Los Verdes' 4–2 victory over D.C. United this weekend.

4. Prince Owusu's Brilliant Pivot for CF Montréal

Prince Owusu increased his goal count to 11 in 2025, consistently capitalizing on CF Montréal's sparse opportunities and establishing himself as a crucial scoring threat in MLS. This weekend, he quickly spun to create space for a shot that resulted in a goal during a triumph over the New England Revolution.

3. Martinez Soars High for San Jose Earthquakes

Josef Martinez ranks among MLS's all-time leading scorers, but his aerial ability—much less his diving technique—isn't typically what made him legendary. However, that's precisely what he showcased for his 10th goal of the campaign in a 2–1 defeat to Real Salt Lake.

2. Pedro De La Vega's Lightning Break for Seattle Sounders FC

For a textbook example of what defines a counter-attacking goal, Pedro de la Vega's finish in a 2–2 stalemate against Atlanta United would serve as the perfect illustration. From a straightforward defensive clearance, straight into an ideal breakaway to equalize the match.

1. Miranchuk's Stoppage-Time Spectacular for Atlanta United

Finding the net from long range is always challenging, but Alexey Miranchuk accomplished exactly that for Atlanta United, enabling the five stripes to salvage a point in the ninth minute of second-half injury time against the Seattle Sounders.