Week 1 of the MLS season delivered standout performances, including two particularly impressive displays: Jayden Nelson was the standout player of the weekend, contributing three assists and a goal to propel Vancouver Whitecaps to a dominant victory. Anders Dreyer also made history, scoring twice to become San Diego FC’s first-ever goal scorer.

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi saw red but only earned a yellow card after a furious bust-up with a referee, before grabbing an assistant coach by the neck in a fiery MLS clash with New York City FC.