📊 Five memorable stats from matchday 2 in MLS

Matchday number 2 in MLS is now behind us, and as always it provided a plethora of quirky stats, fun narratives, and plenty of intrigue.

Let’s dig into some of the most notable.

Tai Baribo sets MLS alight in opening two weeks

The Philadelphia Union man has taken the season by storm, scoring five goals in the Union’s first two games.

Philadelphia have opened up the campaign with two wins from two, including an impressive thumping of FC Cincinnati.

San Jose Earthquakes find themselves in unfamiliar territory after two games

The Earthquakes look like a tasty prospect in the early weeks of the Bruce Arena era.

With two wins from two, the Quakes have found themselves in unfamiliar territory.

Christian Benteke keeps on scoring and etches himself into the D.C. United record-books

The 2024 golden boot winner is back amongst the goals this season, seeming to find the back of the net with regularity no matter how bad the team around him is.

After getting on the scoresheet once again against Chicago over the weekend, Benteke made some Black and Red history.

Vancouver Whitecaps start the campaign on fire

The Whitecaps are looking spick and span in the early days of Jesper Sørensen’s tenure in British Columbia.

After beating the reigning champions LA Galaxy on Sunday, the Whitecaps have set some welcome club history.

Inter Miami youngster makes stunning MLS history

Telasco Segovia is dulling the shine of the Inter Miami superstars, showing himself to be one of the more clutch 21-year-olds in the league.

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