McSorley Leads St. Louis City to 3-1 Victory Over San Jose in MLS Debut

Brendan McSorley made a remarkable impact in his first Major League Soccer start by scoring two goals, assisting another, and making a crucial goal-line clearance, leading St. Louis City SC to a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes. McSorley's early volley put CITY ahead, followed by a headed assist to Marcel Hartel who scored the second goal, and a late header from McSorley sealed the win before halftime. CITY's goalkeeper Roman Bürki contributed significantly with nine saves, allowing only a penalty goal by San Jose. This win marked CITY's sixth straight victory against San Jose in their MLS history and boosted their slim playoff hopes. McSorley expressed confidence and gratitude towards teammate João Klauss, who assisted and supported him since his arrival. Interim Head Coach David Critchley praised the team's growing process translating into results, highlighting McSorley's tactical fit and strong training performance.