GOLAZO! LAFC homegrown Jude Terry's first MLS goal is a beauty | OneFootball

By Jaime Uribarri

How’s that for a first MLS goal, Jude Terry?

LAFC’s 17-year-old homegrown opened his scoring account in stunning fashion, first-timing a long-range curler into the upper right-hand corner during Saturday’s visit to the Portland Timbers.

Terry, a US youth international, made an instant impact in his first MLS start and second overall appearance with the Black & Gold, shouldering the offensive load amid head coach Marc Dos Santos' multiple lineup changes. 

Starters Son Heung-Min, David Martínez and Hugo Lloris were rested ahead of Tuesday’s Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal Leg 2 at LIGA MX giants Cruz Azul.

However, Terry wasn't the only LAFC homegrown who contributed to the cause at Providence Park. 

Midfielder Matt Evans, making his first MLS start, assisted Terry on his 49th-minute banger. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Cabral Carter also made his LAFC debut after coming off the bench to replace the injured Thomas Hasal.

Unfortunately, a second-half stoppage-time goal from Kevin Kelsy handed the Black & Gold their first loss of the season. They also saw their record-breaking streak without conceding a goal end at 571 minutes, the fourth-longest single-season shutout streak in MLS history.

But with Terry already showing what he's capable of just one start into his MLS career, LAFC have a very big positive to take from Matchday 7.

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