Major League Soccer Gameweek 19: Statistical Standouts and Key Performances

26th June 2025

Another captivating round of Major League Soccer delivered exceptional individual performances across multiple statistical categories. From prolific goalscoring displays to defensive resilience, Round 19 showcased the league’s diverse talent pool. Let’s examine the numbers that shaped this weekend’s compelling action.

Iloski’s Goal-Scoring Explosion

San Diego’s Milan Iloski stole the headlines with a sensational four-goal performance in their thrilling 5-3 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps. The striker has now scored in each of his last three matches, accumulating nine goals in his last eight appearances — a tally unmatched by any other MLS player during this period. His clinical finishing has been instrumental in San Diego’s attacking prowess.

Surridge Maintains Scoring Form

Nashville SC’s Sam Surridge continued his remarkable goalscoring streak with a hat-trick in their 3-2 victory over New England. The forward has now found the net in each of his last five consecutive matches, reaching 15 goals for the season — the most in the league. His consistency in front of goal has established him as MLS’s premier striker.

Creative Excellence

San Diego’s Anders Dreyer provided three assists against Vancouver, extending his impressive creative run to six assists in his last five matches — leading all MLS players during this timeframe. His vision and delivery have been crucial to San Diego’s offensive success.

Goalkeeping Mastery

St. Louis City’s Roman Bürki produced an impressive eight-save performance in their 4-2 defeat to Orlando City, tying for the weekend’s highest total. His 24 saves over the last five games leads all MLS goalkeepers, demonstrating his exceptional shot-stopping ability.

Toronto’s Sean Johnson maintained his remarkable consistency with four saves in their 1-1 draw against New York Red Bulls. The goalkeeper has now made at least three saves in each of his last eight matches, accumulating 37 saves during this period — unmatched by any other keeper.

Defensive Tenacity and Disciplinary Action

CF Montréal’s Jalen Neal showcased his ball-winning prowess with five tackles in their 3-1 defeat to Cincinnati, contributing to his impressive tally of 24 tackles in his last six matches — leading all MLS players.

Philadelphia Union’s Bruno Damiani dominated the disciplinary statistics, committing six fouls while drawing eight — both weekend highs. His 15 fouls committed in his last five games leads the league, highlighting his aggressive approach. Charlotte’s Wilfried Zaha continued his foul-drawing expertise with three fouls drawn against Sporting KC, extending his streak to 17 consecutive matches with at least one foul drawn. His 32 fouls drawn in his last eight games remains unmatched league-wide.