Josef Martínez moves up MLS record books with first Earthquakes goal

Major League Soccer

·2. März 2025

Josef Martínez moves up MLS record books with first Earthquakes goal

By MLSsoccer staff

New team, new goal-scoring milestone for Josef Martínez.

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The legendary Venezuelan striker opened his account with the San Jose Earthquakes in historic fashion, tallying MLS regular-season goal No. 117 to tie New York Red Bulls icon and current MLS Season Pass analyst Bradley Wright-Phillips for sixth place on the league's all-time scoring list.

Martínez, who joined the Quakes via free agency after spending 2024 with CF Montréal, pushed home a loose ball after a corner kick to double his side's lead over Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park.

Goal: J. Martínez vs. SKC, 19'

Josef Martínez

Forward · San Jose Earthquakes

Fellow offseason newcomer Chicho Arango opened the score for San Jose, who put the league on notice in Matchday 1 with a 4-0 blowout win over Real Salt Lake.

Now, the Quakes have both marquee striker signings getting in on the goal-scoring act to continue their promising start to the Bruce Arena era.