RSL's Zavier Gozo Wins Goal of the Matchday with Spectacular Strike

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Real Salt Lake’s Zavier Gozo has claimed the AT&T Goal of the Matchday for Matchday 6 with a dazzling volley that sealed a 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City. The 18-year-old earned 39.7% of the fan vote, outpacing three other standout goals from across the league.

Gozo’s goal came in the 64th minute when he met a cross from outside the box with a first-time volley, curling the ball into the far corner with precision. The strike not only extended RSL’s lead but also showcased the young forward’s growing confidence on the national stage. It was a defining moment in a match where RSL controlled the tempo and earned their second consecutive victory.

Wessam Abou Ali of the Columbus Crew finished in second place with 29.7% of the vote. The Palestine international netted a brace in the Crew’s 3-1 win at Atlanta United, including a stunning curler into the top corner. The goal marked Columbus’ first win of the season and was a highlight of Abou Ali’s breakout campaign in Major League Soccer.

Juan Mosquera and Emil Forsberg tied for third with 15.3% each. Mosquera, the Colombian defender for the Portland Timbers, scored a goal worthy of the AT&T Goal of the Year with a full volley out of the air into the top left corner. Meanwhile, Forsberg opened his 2026 World Cup qualifying account with a sensational bar-down free kick in Red Bull New York’s 4-2 win over FC Cincinnati.

The competition for Goal of the Matchday was fierce, with four goals that stood out for their technical brilliance and match-changing impact. Fans had a clear favorite in Gozo’s strike, which has already gone viral on social media and among soccer fans.

RSL will look to build on their momentum when they face Nashville SC next weekend at Rio Tinto Stadium. With Zavier Gozo continuing to impress, the young forward is shaping up to be a key player in RSL’s push for a playoff spot this season.