Marcus Ingvartsen

Analysis: Ingvartsen was the central figure in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Cincinnati, equalizing in the first half with a left-footed strike into the lower-left corner after Kieran Sargeant's assist, then reappearing in the sixth minute of stoppage time to smash home his 11th goal of the season, set up by Anisse Saidi, to pull his side back to 3-2 and spark the frantic finish. The Danish forward operates as the focal point of San Diego's attack, combining physical hold-up play with clinical finishing from both inside and outside the box. Ingvartsen has now scored 11 goals and added two assists across 14 MLS appearances this season, making him a serious contender for the MLS Golden Boot.

May 14, 2026

Remains in form

Ingvartsen scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Wednesday's 5-0 win over Austin.

Analysis: Ingvartsen found the back of the net in the 79th minute scoring San Diego's fourth goal. The forward is in excellent form at the moment with four goals, 14 shots and a chance created over his last three starts.