Vintage Suarez
Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez has been awarded MLS Goal of the Matchday for Matchday 15, with fans voting his sensational volley against the Philadelphia Union as the finest strike of the round. The Uruguayan legend kicked off his hat trick in spectacular style, cushioning the ball on his chest before swiveling to blast a full volley past Andre Blake in a thrilling 6-4 victory.
The goal was a reminder of Suarez’s enduring quality. The 39-year-old striker, who has spent the past two seasons lighting up MLS alongside Lionel Messi, produced a finish that would not have looked out of place during his peak years at Barcelona, Liverpool, and Atletico Madrid.
The Best of the Bunch
Suarez took over 40 percent of the fan vote to claim top honors. The full top five reflected the quality on show across MLS this weekend. Houston Dynamo’s leading goalscorer Guilherme finished second with 21.6 percent of the vote for his long-range equalizer against LA Galaxy. San Jose’s Preston Judd claimed third with 18.6 percent after turning on a dime before smashing his finish into the top corner at the near post in Portland.
Orlando City’s Martin Ojeda rounded out the top four with 14.4 percent of the vote for a gorgeous free kick curling into the back of the net, albeit in a 6-2 defeat at FC Cincinnati.
Miami on Fire
The 6-4 victory over Philadelphia underlined Inter Miami’s attacking firepower. With Suarez and Messi both in sensational form, the Herons enter the World Cup break as genuine contenders for MLS Cup. Suarez, who won the Golden Boot in his debut MLS season, continues to defy age with his movement, finishing, and hold-up play.
The strike was his latest reminder that even as he approaches 40, the predatory instincts that made him one of the greatest forwards of his generation remain as sharp as ever. For MLS fans, every Suarez goal is a moment to savor.
