For those history buffs out there, Gutman’s goal came 26 years, four months and eight days (or a total of 9,626 days) since the first goal in MLS history. That was scored by Eric Wynalda on April 6, 1996, an 87th-minute winner for the San Jose Clash in a 1-0 victory over D.C. United.
Here’s a look at some of the other milestone goals in Major League Soccer annuls.