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Edwin Mosquera’s game-winner voted MLS goal of the day

Atlanta United forward Edwin Mosquera (70) makes the game winning shot as CF Montreal defender George Campbell (24) and CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman (16) defense during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Atlanta United forward Edwin Mosquera (70) makes the game winning shot as CF Montreal defender George Campbell (24) and CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman (16) defense during the second half of Atlanta United’s MLS season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Atlanta United won 3-2 over CF Montreal. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Feb 27, 2025

Atlanta United winger Edwin Mosquera’s game-winner was voted goal of the match day in MLS on Wednesday.

Mosquera’s right-footed strike in the 85th minute resulted in a 3-2 win against Montreal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday. He received 42.6% of the fan vote to win.

It was Mosquera’s fifth goal in 47 appearances.

Atlanta United (1-0-0) will play at Charlotte (0-0-1) on Saturday.

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