Sargent records hat trick while Musa ties Messi for scoring lead

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Sargent records hat trick while Musa ties Messi for scoring lead
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Josh Sargent scored three goals to lead Toronto FC in a 4-4 draw against Chicago Fire FC on Saturday. The performance marks five goal contributions for the forward over his last four matches. In the race for the Golden Boot, Petar Musa scored two goals in FC Dallas’s 4-3 victory over Sporting Kansas City, bringing his season total to 18. Musa is now tied with Lionel Messi at the top of the league scoring table. Elsewhere, Atlanta United debuted Breel Embolo and Mauricio Amaro during a 2-2 road draw against Inter Miami. Embolo converted a penalty kick to help his new club, which currently sits 14th in the Eastern Conference. With the results, FC Dallas maintains its position in the Western Conference playoff standings, while Atlanta United looks to close a five-point gap for the final playoff spot in the East.

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  • Josh Sargent recorded a hat trick in Toronto FC's 4-4 draw with Chicago Fire FC.
  • Petar Musa matched Lionel Messi with 18 goals after scoring twice in a 4-3 win over Sporting Kansas City.
  • Breel Embolo scored a penalty in his debut for Atlanta United against Inter Miami.
  • Atlanta United remains five points out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
  • FC Dallas currently holds a home playoff position in the West.
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