Kei Kamara surpasses Landon Donovan in MLS goal record during LAFC's dominant 6-2 win over San Jose Earthquakes

In a thrilling match on Saturday night, Los Angeles FC secured a dominant 6-2 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer. Kei Kamara's goal in the first half not only helped LAFC to victory but also propelled him past Landon Donovan for the second-most goals in MLS history. Mateusz Bogusz also shone with two goals, contributing to LAFC's overwhelming first-half performance. The match saw a flurry of goals from LAFC, with Bogusz, Denis Bouanga, Kamara, and Ryan Hollingshead all finding the back of the net in a stellar first half display. Hollingshead's three assists and Bouanga's two goals further highlighted LAFC's attacking prowess. Bogusz continued his impressive form by scoring again shortly after halftime, solidifying LAFC's position at the top of the Western Conference standings alongside the LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake. Kamara, a 39-year-old veteran who emigrated from Sierra Leone to the U.S. as a teenager, expressed his joy at surpassing Donovan's goal tally and reflected on his journey in soccer. Despite his achievement, Kamara humbly acknowledged former San Jose forward Chris Wondolowski as the only player with more MLS goals. The match also saw Tomás Ángel scoring his first MLS goal for LAFC in the closing minutes, adding to the team's impressive performance. LAFC's unbeaten streak in both MLS matches and across all competitions showcases their strength this season. With standout performances from Kamara, Bogusz, and the rest of the team, LAFC's attacking prowess and determination have propelled them to the top of the Western Conference standings, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.