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Joaquín Pereyra earns Goal of the Matchday honors in MLS

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Joaquín Pereyra earns Goal of the Matchday honors in MLS

Summary

Minnesota United FC midfielder Joaquín Pereyra has been named AT&T Goal of the Matchday for Matchday 22, receiving 51.4% of the fan vote. Pereyra's winning goal featured a remarkable rabona finish during a match against the San Jose Earthquakes, which ended with Minnesota United claiming a decisive 5-1 victory. Maya Yoshida from LA Galaxy finished second with a backheel goal in a 2-2 draw against CF Montréal. Denis Bouanga of LAFC secured third place with a powerful strike in a 1-1 draw against Portland Timbers, while André Gomes of Columbus Crew placed fourth with a long-range free kick during a 3-2 loss to Nashville SC.

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By the Numbers

•Pereyra scored a rabona goal in a 5-1 win.
•He won 51.4% of the fan vote.
•Yoshida's backheel goal ranked second with 23%.
•Bouanga's goal in LAFC's draw earned third place.
•Gomes opened his MLS account with a fourth-place goal.

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9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Minnesota United's Joaquín Pereyra wins Goal of the Matchday

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