MLS Goals of the Week: Messi's Free-Kick, Vite's Comeback Curler and More

Lionel Messi curled in a free-kick to avoid going three matches without a goal contribution. | Caean Couto-Imagn Images

Matchday 15 of the 2025 MLS season has come and gone, and it brought with it some electrifying comebacks, drama and highlight-reel strikes.

After a spell of dismal performances, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF found some positivity as they stormed back from a 3–1 deficit to tie the Philadelphia Union 3–3. Later in the day, Vancouver Whitecaps FC overturned a similar deficit to win 3–2 against Real Salt Lake.

Through another 15 matches, it was a fun week of MLS. But which goals stood out among the rest?

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5. Zaha Through the Zipper for Charlotte FC

The pass, the run, the finish! 🤩

Another one for Agyemang! pic.twitter.com/ArA39XtJIh
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 25, 2025

Patrick Agyemang may have had a perfect finish on the play, but how about the vision from former Premier League star Wilfried Zaha to put the U.S. men's national team forward in on goal for his first MLS assist?

4. Wolf Turns and Fires for New York City FC

Hannes Wolf puts @newyorkcityfc ahead! 🐺 pic.twitter.com/qkNo5nawNQ
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 25, 2025

New York City FC grabbed all three points against the Chicago Fire on Sunday afternoon, and Hannes Wolf brought Yankee Stadium’s fans to their feet with a brilliant turn and strike from the top of the box.

3. Munie’s Header is Money for San Jose

Flying header for the lead 😱

Daniel Munie scores his first MLS goal as @SJEarthquakes bags three goals in 10 minutes to take the lead. pic.twitter.com/OGbvLnzyvy
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 25, 2025

The San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo gave us a dramatic 3–3 draw on Saturday night, but none of the other five goals measured up to Daniel Munie's diving header to give the Earthquakes a 3–2 lead.

2. Messi Curls One in the Comeback

MESSI MAGIC 🪄

An absolute rocket of a free kick for Leo. 🚀 pic.twitter.com/KTd82bMcjS
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 25, 2025

Lionel Messi had gone two matches without a goal and it was looking like he might go a third. Yet, he didn't let the game fade away, striking a perfect free-kick to bring Inter Miami back within a goal heading into the final moments.

1. Vite From Distance to Win it

COMEBACK COMPLETE 🫨

Pedro Vite with the blast to give @WhitecapsFC the lead on RSL. pic.twitter.com/1gaZOAkRJO
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 25, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps FC fell behind 2–0 in the opening seven minutes against Real Salt Lake, but Ecuador’s Pedro Vite made sure their comeback effort ended with three points with his beautiful curling shot from the top of the box.