MLS sets new single-season goals record during 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Major League Soccer has achieved a historic milestone by setting a new single-season goals record on October 28, 2026. The record was broken by Lucas Halter's goal during Houston Dynamo FC's 1-0 victory at Seattle Sounders FC, marking the league's 1,553rd goal of the season, surpassing the previous record of 1,552 set in 2024. As the season continues, with two matchdays remaining, there is potential for even more goals to be scored. This achievement highlights the attacking talent present in the league, including notable players like Lionel Messi and Petar Musa.
- •Record goal count at 1,553 for the 2026 season
- •Houston Dynamo FC wins 1-0 at Seattle Sounders FC
- •Previous record of 1,552 was set in 2024
- •Two matchdays remain in the current season
- •MLS features top talents like Lionel Messi and Petar Musa
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — History! MLS sets new single-season goals record in 2026
"By MLSsoccer staffMajor League Soccer is the league of goals, with the likes of Lionel Messi, Petar Musa and other lighting up opposing nets game in and game out.That has especially been the case in 2...
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