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MLS Top Scorers: Season Leaders, All-Time & Single-Season Records
Clean, quick, verified. Updated for the regular season (playoffs tracked separately).
Snapshot: who’s leading now, who owns the record books.
Current Golden Boot leader
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Tiebreak is typically assists (then minutes). A leader with more assists is in a stronger position.
All-time MLS top scorer
171
Chris Wondolowski
Watch the active chasers—if anyone reaches 150+, we’ll highlight them here.
Single-season record
34
Carlos Vela (LAFC), 2019
Record pace: to top 34, a leader at 20 goals with 10 games left needs ~0.75 G/90 (1.5 in every 2 games).
Scope: regular season
PK column noted
Last checked: Aug 24, 2025
Top Scorers — Current Season
G/90 helps compare different minute totals. Non-penalty goals (NPG) are a helpful context column if you have them.
| # | Player | Club | Goals | PK | Minutes | G/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
All-Time MLS Top Scorers
| # | Player | Primary Club(s) | Goals | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Wondolowski | San Jose Earthquakes | 171 | 2005–2021 |
| 2 | Kei Kamara | Multiple | 146 | 2006–2024 |
| 3 | Landon Donovan | LA Galaxy | 145 | 2001–2016 |
Top Single-Season Goal Totals (Regular Season)
| # | Player | Club | Goals | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Vela | LAFC | 34 | 2019 |
| 2 | Josef Martínez | Atlanta United | 31 | 2018 |
| 3 | Zlatan Ibrahimović | LA Galaxy | 30 | 2019 |
Golden Boot: Rules & Tiebreakers
Summary
The Golden Boot is awarded to the regular-season top scorer. If tied on goals, the first tiebreak is assists, then often fewest minutes if still tied. Confirm on MLS.com each season.
Sources
FAQ
Are playoff goals included?
No. This page covers the MLS regular season only.
Do penalty goals count?
Yes. We show a PK column to compare non-penalty output.
What if two players tie on goals?
Assists is the first tiebreak; then minutes if still tied.