Halfway Heroics: Dreyer’s Stunning Strike Surpasses Messi in MLS Goal Stats

Danish midfielder Anders Dreyer from San Diego FC delivered yet another outstanding performance this season, netting an incredible goal from just beyond the halfway line during a 4-2 triumph over Minnesota United in the MLS on Saturday evening.

After falling behind 1-0 early in the match, Dreyer recognised Minnesota goalkeeper Wessel Speel was off his line and skilfully lifted the ball over a scrambling Speel, scoring a potential Goal of the Year contender from 53.52 yards out.

This remarkable strike was just a preview of what Dreyer showcased later in the game. The Danish international, who netted a goal in Denmark’s 5-0 friendly victory against Lithuania earlier in the week, added a second by converting a penalty in the 66th minute. He then provided a brilliant inswinging cross for Milan Iloski, assisting him in scoring one of his two goals in the second half.

“Anders and I have a fantastic connection on the field,” Iloski remarked after the match. “I’m aware of my run; we’ve discussed that peeling run. His quality makes my job as a goal scorer so much simpler.”

With the possibility of being named in next month’s MLS All-Star game, Dreyer has now accumulated eight goals and nine assists this season, placing him at the top of the MLS leaderboard, just ahead of Lionel Messi (10 goals, 6 assists), making him a strong contender for the MVP accolade.