Major League Soccer: All Time Top Scorers

Major League Soccer has grown immensely since its inaugural season in 1996, and with that growth has come a long list of prolific goal scorers. From domestic legends to international stars, these players have left a lasting impact on the league with their consistency, flair, and eye for goal.

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Let us have a look at the top 10 goal scorers in MLS history.

Major League Soccer: Top Scorers (All- Time)

1. Chris Wondolowski – 171 Goals

Chris Wondolowski is on top of the list. Appearing in 417 games, he scored 171 goals in his Major League Soccer career.

A five-time MLS All-Star and two-time Golden Boot winner, the American spent the bulk of his career with the San Jose Earthquakes and became an epitome of longevity and consistency in the league.

2. Kei Kamara – 147 Goals

Sierra Leone has played for 10 different MLS clubs and brought goals to each of them. He has been an intrinsic part of the American soccer league. Still active, Kamara remains a threat to climb even higher in the all-time rankings.

The player from Sierra Leone has a total of 147 goals. He played for a total of ten clubs, including the Columbus Crew, the San Jose Earthquakes, the Houston Dynamo, Sporting Kansas City, the New England Revolution, the Vancouver Whitecaps, the Colorado Rapids, Minnesota United, CF Montréal, and the Chicago Fire.

3. Landon Donovan – 145 Goals

Landon Donovan is one of the most celebrated soccer players in American history. He scored an amazing 145 goals for two well-known teams, the San Jose Earthquakes and the LA Galaxy

Donovan was instrumental in the success of the LA Galaxy, winning multiple MLS Cups and MVP honors. His influence on American soccer extends far beyond his goal tally.

4. Jeff Cunningham – 134 Goals

Jeff Cunningham played for five MLS clubs including Columbus Crew, Colorado Rapids, Real Salt Lake, Toronto FC, FC Dallas. The Jamaican-American forward scored some of the best goals in the history of the soccer league.

He scored 134 MLS goals in his career. He was a two-time MLS Best XI selection and won the MLS Golden Boot in 2006.

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