Another week of MLS action is behind us as the table is just beginning to take shape.
As ever, there were plenty of memorable moments around the league, with records being set, broken, and some history being made.
Here are some of the standout stats from the weekend that was.
More Philadelphia loving
The Union are off to a rip-roaring start this season, and even the most optimistic of the Philly faithful must be somewhat surprised.
After three wins from their first three, the Union are beginning to etch their names into the history books more and more.
With a 2-0 road win over New England tonight, the @PhilaUnion have tied for the fourth-best goal differential (+7) in @MLS history through the first three games of a season.
The Union have also started 3-0-0 for the first time in club history. pic.twitter.com/lKoUsN6MSm
— MLS Communications (@MLS_PR) March 9, 2025
James Pantemis makes goalkeeping union history
While it was in a losing effort, Portland Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis made league history Saturday evening when he stopped not one, but two Nashville penalties in the first half of the intra-conference showdown.
By saving two penalty kicks in the first half tonight, @TimbersFC goalkeeper James Pantemis became the second goalkeeper in @MLS history to save multiple penalties in a single half, joining Tony Meola (Aug. 10, 2002). pic.twitter.com/8mB6e2uM1K
— MLS Communications (@MLS_PR) March 9, 2025
Anders Dreyer continues to make a name for himself in San Diego
The MLS debutants have experienced a quality start to life in the league, remaining unbeaten in their first three matches as an organization.
That early success is due in large part to the Anders Dreyer.
By scoring in second-half stoppage time tonight, @sandiegofc‘s Anders Dreyer became the first player in @MLS history to score two game-winning goals within the first three matches of an expansion club’s debut season. pic.twitter.com/yQ31h4vSQk
— MLS Communications (@MLS_PR) March 9, 2025
St. Louis City find their feet under Olof Mellberg
St. Louis City are a team waiting to breakout after a big summer window in 2024, and they are taking steps towards their expectations with each passing week in 2025.
With their shutout road victory on Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire, @stlCITYsc became the fifth team in the past decade and the 11th in @MLS history to not concede a goal within the first three games of a season. pic.twitter.com/1fH46PRTNT
— MLS Communications (@MLS_PR) March 10, 2025
Tai Baribo closes in on MLS history
The Union striker officially has his name among some of the best to ever do it in MLS after starting this season in wicked form.
Tai Baribo (6 goals in 3 games) is on pace to tie or break the record for most goals through the first 4 games of a season. 👀
7 – Edson Buddle (2010)
6 – Raul Diaz Arce (1997)
6 – Ante Razov (1999)
6 – Carlos Ruiz (2002)
6 – Clint Dempsey (2014)
6 – Erick Torres (2017)
6 -… pic.twitter.com/iXos1PjMcC— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 11, 2025
📸 Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images
