San Jose Earthquakes Score 22 MLS Goals in 9 Games — Dataset Record at This Stage, Lead the West
San Jose Earthquakes' 5-1 demolition of Austin on 23 April extended their 2026 MLS start to 22 goals in 9 games — the highest goals tally at the 9-game mark of any team across all MLS seasons in the dataset. Their 8W-0D-1L record (24 points, 2.67 PPG) leads the Western Conference and is the single biggest driver of the 2026 MLS season's record-high 3.24 goals-per-game average.
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Conclusion
San Jose 2026 MLS: 22GF, 4GA, 9P, 8W, 0D, 1L, 24pts, rank 1 West. Historical dataset check: no MLS team has scored 22 goals in 9 games across any season. 2026 MLS avg goals/game: 3.24 (129 matches). Colorado Rapids next on 21GF in 9P. Freshness: 5-1 vs Austin played 23 April.