Kei Kamara scores 145th MLS goal to tie Landon Donovan for second-most in league history
Los Angeles FC forward Kei Kamara celebrates his goal against Austin FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kei Kamara scored his 145th MLS goal, tying Landon Donovan for second on the league's all-time scoring list, and LAFC played Austin to a 1-1 draw on a rainy Wednesday night.
Los Angeles FC forward Kei Kamara (23) celebrates his goal against Austin FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Kamara outjumped his defender to head home Mateusz Bogusz’s corner kick in the 90th minute to help LAFC avoid being held scoreless for the first time since March 16
Los Angeles FC defender Eddie Segura, right, reacts after being icked by Austin FC forward Gyasi Zardes (9) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Kamara became the first player in MLS history to score in 17 different seasons. Chris Wondolowski holds the MLS record with 171 goals.
LAFC (10-4-4) had its club-record, eight-match win streak halted. LAFC's unbeaten streak was extended to nine consecutive matches in all competitions.
Austin (6-7-6) is 5-2-3 in its last 10 home games.
Austin forward Jáder Obrian dribbled it from near the midfield circle to the top of the 18-yard box and sent in a deflected shot to open the scoring in the 19th with his fifth goal of the season.
Austin FC forward Gyasi Zardes (9) extends to kick the ball awy bfrom Los Angeles FC defender Eddie Segura (4) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Los Angeles FC midfielder Timothy Tillman, left, works the ball past Austin FC forward Sebastián Driussi (10) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Austin FC forward Gyasi Zardes (9) and Los Angeles FC defender Aaron Long (33) leap for a pass during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Los Angeles FC midfielder Mateusz Bogusz (19) and defender Sergi Palencia, right, work to keep the ball away from Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff (33) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Los Angeles FC forward Tomas Angel, left, tries to score past Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver, center, and defender Brendan Hines-Ike, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Los Angeles FC defender Omar Campos, center, is tripped as he and Austin FC forward Jon Gallagher, left, chased the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)