Raúl Ruidíaz scored one of the goals of his life against Austin FC on Thursday with an absolute missile from near midfield. Ruidíaz saw Austin’s goalkeeper off his line and made him pay for it with a sumptuous strike. This is one of the best MLS goals of the season.
RUIDIAZ FROM WAAAAAAY DOWNTOWN #SCTop10 pic.twitter.com/BbZykUpvet
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 23, 2021
This strike is certainly a front-runner for MLS Goal of the Season. The competition will be stiff, however. There have been some incredible goals scored in MLS so far, and we’re not even halfway through the season.
Here are some of the other golazos scored in MLS that Ruidíaz will be competing with.
Best Goals In MLS 2021 (So Far)
Andrade’s 94th-Minute Solo Run
In the 94th minute, Thiago Andrade CALLED GAME for @NYCFC
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 28, 2021
Andrade felt the need. The need for speed.
Busio Blast
Gianluca Busio : tu vas me manquer ! #SportingKC pic.twitter.com/E2LtFRBHRI
— La MLS en Français (@MLS_FRA) July 17, 2021
We can only hope he continues to do things like this with Venezia FC.
17-Year-Old Sullivan’s Bicycle
17-YEAR-OLD QUINN SULLIVAN WITH THE BICYCLE KICK
— B/R Football (@brfootball) June 27, 2021
I was playing Minecraft when I was 17. Quinn Sullivan is out here scoring golazos.
Nani’s Curler
Nani's goal for Orlando City v Inter Miami #golazo pic.twitter.com/pmUJvCpfSj
— James Nalton (@JDNalton) June 26, 2021
He makes it looks so easy.
Glesnes From Distance
JAKOB GLESNES DID IT AGAIN
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 20, 2021
This is still my personal-favorite for MLS Goal of the Season.
Rubin’s Ridiculous Overhead
WHAT A GOAL! RUBIO RUBIN! #RSLvSJ pic.twitter.com/ZB5Cdo60DK
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 8, 2021
Real Salt Lake isn’t having one of its best seasons, but this is one of the best goals in club history.
Barco Bullet
If at first you don't succeed.
A banger from @ATLUTD and Ezequiel Barco pic.twitter.com/GsPII7PXa1— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 25, 2021
This hit the exact same spot as Glesnes’ strike. Someone check that crossbar for magnets
Paulo’s Perfect Volley
Seattle's Joao Paulo with a banger on the opening night of MLS ️ pic.twitter.com/2R20vwqLF8
— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 17, 2021
This goal was scored in Week 1! Talk about a start to the season.
MLS isn’t playing around this year.