The MLS season is early, but intriguing trends have surfaced after four matchdays in 2025. Many unexpected players have risen to prominence, overshadowing some of the league's star names. With some players exhibiting extraordinary goal-scoring efficiency, it is too early to draw firm conclusions, yet the potential for surprises remains high. This article focuses on five standout players in the early MVP race and examines those preseason favorites needing to elevate their performances to catch up.
Is he outperforming his xG (3.69) and it's only a matter of time before he slows down his goal-scoring pace? Probably, but there's no denying that Baribo has been the most efficient forward in MLS so far, with six goals from only nine shots.
Much of his success will be dependent on his teammates that have done their work to feed the striker and others in the frontline. Dániel Gazdag, Quinn Sullivan and Kai Wagner lead the club in chances created, with seven each.
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