McSorley has 2 goals, 1 assist in first MLS start, St. Louis beats Earthquakes 3-1

St. Louis City Secures Impressive Victory Over San Jose Earthquakes

In a thrilling matchup on Saturday night, St. Louis City emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Brendan McSorley stole the show with two goals and an assist, marking his first goal contributions in MLS. The 22-year-old’s stellar performance, coupled with Roman Bürki’s nine saves, propelled St. Louis City to their second consecutive win.

St. Louis City, now boasting a record of 6-17-8, has maintained a perfect 6-0-0 record against the Earthquakes over their three MLS seasons. On the other hand, San Jose (9-13-9) finds themselves tied with Houston for 10th place in the Western Conference, falling behind Dallas in the race for the final playoff spot.

McSorley made a significant impact early in the game, opening the scoring in the 10th minute with a well-placed volley from the top of the 6-yard box. He continued to shine throughout the match, receiving a perfectly-placed ball from Marcel Hartel for a crucial header in the 45th minute. Cristian Arango managed to pull one back for the Earthquakes with a successful penalty kick in the 31st minute.

Notably, McSorley and João Klauss etched their names in the club’s history books as the only players to record at least two goals and one assist in a single game. Despite San Jose’s valiant efforts, boasting 56% possession and 23 shots (11 on target), they were unable to overcome St. Louis City’s resilience.

In the 61st minute, McSorley showcased his defensive prowess by blocking a shot from Arango at the goal line, further solidifying his impact on both ends of the pitch.

This thrilling encounter between St. Louis City and the San Jose Earthquakes exemplified the competitive nature of MLS soccer. With St. Louis City’s impressive display of skill and determination, they have firmly solidified their presence in the league.

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