Major League Soccer Gameweek 20: Statistical Standouts and Key Performances

30th June 2025

Round 20 of Major League Soccer delivered another compelling weekend of action, featuring exceptional individual performances across all areas of the pitch. From prolific goalscoring streaks to defensive dominance, this round highlighted the league’s exceptional talent depth.

Surridge Extends Scoring Run

Nashville SC’s Sam Surridge continued his remarkable goalscoring form with another crucial strike in their 1-0 victory over DC United. The prolific forward has now found the net in each of his last six consecutive matches, scoring 10 goals in that time. This extraordinary consistency establishes him as the most in-form striker in Major League Soccer.

Shot-Taking Excellence

Orlando City’s Marco Pasalic led the round with six total shots in their narrow 2-1 defeat to Cincinnati, demonstrating his attacking threat despite the result. The midfielder has maintained impressive consistency, registering two or more shots in each of his last seven matches.

Meanwhile, LAFC’s Denis Bouanga and Nashville’s Hany Mukhtar both showcased their attacking persistence. Bouanga extended his streak to ten consecutive games with multiple shots, accumulating 39 shots in his last nine appearances. Mukhtar matched this impressive tally with 39 shots over the same period, highlighting both players’ relentless attacking mentality.

Creative and Defensive Dominance

San Diego’s Anders Dreyer continued his exceptional creative form with another assist in their 3-2 victory over Dallas. The playmaker has now provided six assists in his last five matches, leading all MLS players during this period and establishing himself as one of the league’s premier creators.

Defensively, DC United’s Boris Enow and Austin’s Besard Sabović demonstrated their physical presence. Enow has committed fouls in seven consecutive matches, totalling 18 fouls during this stretch—the most in Major League Soccer. Sabović extended his own streak to eleven games with at least one foul committed.

Goalkeeping Brilliance

Sporting KC’s John Pulskamp delivered a standout performance with seven saves in their 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake. His 25 saves over the last five games leads all MLS goalkeepers, showcasing exceptional shot-stopping ability and consistency between the posts.