The California Clásico — the matchup between the Los Angeles Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes — is Major League Soccer's most storied rivalry.
The Major League Soccer (MLS) has always been fertile ground for standout goal-scorers, and the current season is no exception. As the landscape of soccer in the United States and Canada continues to evolve, it’s important to highlight the players who have been finding the back of the net.
Ferreira scored in the 14th and 38th minute before adding a penalty kick in the third minute of first-half stoppage time to become the first U.S. men's national team player with consecutive hat tricks.
MLS all-time leading goal scorer Chris Wondolowski announced his retirement after Sunday's match, in which he scored for the San Jose Earthquakes.
Wondolowski won the Golden Boot in 2010 and 2012 while also claiming the league MVP award in 2012 as well. He recently became the oldest MLS player to score in consecutive games.
Prepare yourselves for the most scorching of World Cup takes, an opinion so molten hot it could melt your phones and computers like a wave of lava swallowing a helpless vehicle on a sunny afternoon.
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