Evander takes a seat at Messi’s table with staggering MLS stat

FC Cincinnati star Evander looks to finally be off and running for his new employers after bagging a brace in a 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.

After FC Cincy found themselves down a goal five minutes after the restart courtesy of a match-opener from Emmanuel Latte Lath, the former Portland Timbers talisman bagged a five-minute brace to temporarily give Pat Noonan’s outfit a shot at all three points.

With that, the 26-year-old moved to 38 goal contributions (18 goals, 20 assists) since the start of the 2024 MLS season, putting him just one behind, you guessed it, Lionel Messi.