Jeremy Ebobisse, LAFC’s new goal-scoring machine, needed just 78 minutes to prove why he was brought in. With a sharp, stubborn, and fearless strike, the No. 9 sealed the opening match against Minnesota United and stamped his name in the spotlight for the 2025 season.
Forget the fancy footwork, the cold, lifeless stats, and the corporate talk. Real soccer is decided on the field, and that’s exactly where Ebobisse made his mark. The ball landed at the edge of the box, he glanced up, sized it up, cut left, and unleashed a rocket into the top corner. GOLAZO! One of those shots that make the keeper feel like just another fan with the best seat in the house. And this wasn’t just any goal. It was the first goal of the MLS season. It was the game-winner. It was a statement. Ebobisse didn’t just make his debut, he planted his flag.
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Can you imagine the impact? A player who hasn’t even had time to break in his LAFC jersey is already deciding big games. That’s no small feat.
Ebobisse didn’t just appear out of nowhere in MLS. He’s already left his mark with the Portland Timbers and San Jose Earthquakes, proving himself as a reliable, consistent striker. But will things be different now that he’s in LA? This is a whole new level. The expectations are higher, the pressure is heavier, and good isn’t good enough, you’ve got to be clutch. And his first impression? Flawless.
LAFC isn’t just any club. Since joining MLS in 2018, they’ve become a powerhouse. Winning their last eight season openers shows they mean business. The jersey carries weight. And now, that weight is on Ebobisse’s shoulders.
He’s not some long-term project; he was signed to deliver now. The team needed a finisher, and that’s his job. That goal against Minnesota was his introduction, but what the fans really want is a goal-scoring machine who can lead them to a championship.
If there’s one thing that shouldn’t be overlooked in this win, it’s LAFC’s defense. While Ebobisse was making headlines up top, the backline turned Minnesota United into a non-threat, allowing just one shot on target.
That balance is what separates good teams from champions. A star striker means nothing if the defense leaks goals. LAFC looks like they’ve started this season the right way, solid, composed, and ruthless. And historically, that’s a recipe for success.
No time to relax. LAFC is back in action on Tuesday against the Colorado Rapids in the Concacaf Champions Cup. And my friend, that’s where the stakes get even higher. International competition, knockout rounds, pressure through the roof.
If Ebobisse really wants to cement himself as LAFC’s new hero, this is the perfect stage to shine again. A strong performance against the Rapids could turn this hot start into a full-blown takeover.