MLS: Top 10 goals of Week 27 – Rusnak stunner, Rossi, Eriksson, and more
By Daniel Garza
![COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 01: Harrison Afful (25) of Columbus Crew SC celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the MLS regular season game between the Columbus Crew SC and the New York City FC on September 01, 2018 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, OH. The Crew won 2-1. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 01: Harrison Afful (25) of Columbus Crew SC celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the MLS regular season game between the Columbus Crew SC and the New York City FC on September 01, 2018 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, OH. The Crew won 2-1. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/af444278513908da0a26afe26ec1131bb657a044a0a9f1a91870c1359287ede2.jpg)
There were plenty of goals to choose from in this past week’s slate of action. Here the top 10 goals of the past week in MLS.
A total of 56 goals were scored throughout yet another brilliant week of MLS action. There were plenty of candidates to choose from for the goal of the week, with some lovely goals scored from a myriad of sources.
With big wins for Real Salt Lake, LAFC and FC Dallas, there was always sure to be some good goal.
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So, here’s the top 10 that made the cut from this past week.
Ten through Seven
10. Jonathan dos Santos vs. Real Salt Lake
A goal within the first minute of the match gave the LA Galaxy a dream start. Jonathan dos Santos first time hit was too powerful for the goalkeeper to handle.
Jonathan Dos Santos opens the scoring early for the @LAGalaxy #RSLvLA https://t.co/HTL2htT0CM
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 2, 2018
9. Michael Barrios vs. Houston Dynamo
A nice chip from Michael Barrios opened up the scoring in what was a goal fest between FC Dallas and the Houston Dynamo.
We've seen this before. @FCDallas take the lead early in the #TexasDerby thanks to Michael Barrios. 1-0. https://t.co/JmLApNZMAj
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 2, 2018
8. Santiago Mosquera vs. Houston Dynamo
A well-placed strike from Mosquera goes in off the post and would prove to be the match-winner in Dallas’ 4-2 win. More to come from this exciting match.
Make it 3-0 to @FCDallas in the #TexasDerby! https://t.co/m8KZBlcK2G
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 2, 2018
7. Nicolás Mezquida vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Nicolas Mezquida’s effort was always heading into the top corner. It was a beautiful strike that put his Whitecaps two goals in the ascendancy against the Earthquakes.
Give Mezquida all that time?
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 2, 2018
He'll make you pay. 2-0! #VANvSJ https://t.co/VK1BybyTF8