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The 2025 MLS season opened with record goals, standout performances, and thrilling matches, showcasing new signings and expansion teams.

The 2025 MLS season launched with a thrilling display of attacking football, featuring a record-breaking 46 goals on Matchday 1. Atlanta United kicked off their campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory over CF Montreal, highlighted by Emmanuel Latte Lath`s impressive brace on his debut.

LAFC secured a narrow 1-0 win against Minnesota United, with Jeremy Ebobise scoring the season`s first goal. FC Cincinnati`s new signing, Kévin Denkey, made an immediate impact, netting the decisive goal in a 1-0 triumph over the New York Red Bulls.

Expansion team San Diego FC shocked the reigning MLS Cup champions, LA Galaxy, with a 2-0 away victory, thanks to Anders Dreyer`s standout performance. Charlotte FC and Seattle Sounders battled to a 2-2 draw, while Austin FC edged out Sporting Kansas City 1-0.

In a high-stakes matchup, Inter Miami and New York City FC ended in a 2-2 draw, with Lionel Messi rescuing a point for Miami in stoppage time despite being down to ten men. The Vancouver Whitecaps dominated the Portland Timbers with a commanding 4-0 win.

The updated power rankings see Atlanta United, LAFC, and FC Cincinnati at the top, while teams like Sporting Kansas City and Toronto FC struggle near the bottom. Dreyer`s exceptional performance earned him the MLS Player of the Matchday accolade.

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