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Gianluca Busio becomes second-youngest goal scorer in MLS history

In the 94th minute of Sporting Kansas City's crucial 4-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Wednesday night, 16-year-old midfielder Gianluca Busio made history.

Again.

Less than three months after becoming the second-youngest player in MLS history to record an assist, the Sporting KC Academy product and U.S. youth international tapped home from close range to open his MLS scoring account at Vancouver's BC Place. In doing so, Busio became the league's second-youngest player to score a goal in the regular season.

At 16 years and 142 days, Busio narrowly edged out Jesus Ferreira of FC Dallas for the No.