Santi Rodriguez’s Panenka, Matias Rojas’ Inter Miami
Santi Rodriguez’s Panenka, Matias Rojas’ Inter Miami match winner among Leagues Cup’s top goals of Round of 32
WHAT A STRIKE FROM KLICH 😱
📺 #MLSSeasonPass: https://t.co/B7mGUHgY0f #LeaguesCup2024 pic.twitter.com/AwxORia9X8
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 10, 2024
The Round of 32 in the Leagues Cup was packed with dramatic moment; here are the top six goals from the first knockout round
The Leagues Cup Round of 32 did not disappoint as there were plenty of exciting and memorable moments — especially goals. Fans of Inter Miami, FC Cincinnati, and the Columbus Crew will be picking up their collective jaws after their teams managed to score some brilliant finishes.
Those teams join seven other MLS teams in the final 16: the Seattle Sounders, Philadelphia Union, San Jose Earthquakes, St. Louis CITY SC, Colorado Rapids, NYCFC and LAFC. Six Liga MX teams remain: Club America, Toluca, Pumas, Cruz Azul, Mazatlán, Tigres UANL.
Now, with the first knockout stage wrapped, GOAL ranks the top-six strikes from the Round of 32.
Klich scored this missile late in the second half to earn D.C. United a goal back as they searched for a come-from-behind victory against Liga MX side Mazatlan. Unfortunately, they came up short, falling 2-1.
WHAT A STRIKE FROM KLICH 😱
📺 #MLSSeasonPass: https://t.co/B7mGUHgY0f #LeaguesCup2024 pic.twitter.com/AwxORia9X8
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 10, 2024
Following a massive intra-league transfer from the New England Revolution earlier this week, the U.S. international announced himself to Columbus fans with a goal. Just seconds after subbing onto the pitch, Jones bagged this brilliant effort en route to a 4-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.
DeJuan Jones subs in for his game for the Crew: 76'
DeJuan Jones scores his first goal for the Crew: 77'@ColumbusCrew are flying! pic.twitter.com/I35LBcZK19
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 10, 2024
Becher, who arrived via transfer from Danish top-flight side AC Horsens this summer, scored his second goal for St. Louis CITY SC Friday as they defeated the Portland Timbers 3-1.
DeJuan Jones subs in for his game for the Crew: 76'
DeJuan Jones scores his first goal for the Crew: 77'@ColumbusCrew are flying! pic.twitter.com/I35LBcZK19
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 10, 2024
The 25-year-old flicked on this brilliant looping goal over Maxime Crepeau.
.@stlCITYsc have potentially booked their @LeaguesCup Round of 16 ticket!
Simon Becher with a wonderful instinctive finish. 💥 pic.twitter.com/4EWBgTsv8j
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 10, 2024
The cheekiest of attempts, Rodriguez scored this lovely panenka penalty kick attempt as New York City FC drew the New England Revolution 1-1 Friday. NYCFC advanced after a 7-6 victory in the ensuing penalty shootout, where Rodriguez also scored from the spot.
Ice-cold panenka from Santi 🥶 pic.twitter.com/J6WdoMUUIf
— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) August 10, 2024
Orellano, who was acquired on loan from Brazilian side Vasco da Gama ahead of the 2024 campaign, scored this belter for FC Cincinnati en-route to a 1-1 draw with Santos Laguna that saw FCC advance via a penalty shootout, 6-5.
OMG LUCA ORELLANO 😱
Banger for @fccincinnati to equalize against Santos Lugunas. #LeaguesCup2024 pic.twitter.com/nRpSx3A7LC
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 9, 2024
Paraguay international Rojas bagged a brace en route to a thrilling 4-3 Inter Miami victory over Toronto FC in the Round of 32. His second of the night, the match-winner, was this stunning long-range effort that saw them advance over their Canadian opposition
QUE GOLAZO HICISTE MATÍAS 😮💨🔥 pic.twitter.com/6m58XRFt4R
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 9, 2024
