Overview

• Alonso Martínez scored his first hat trick of the season with goals in the 21st, 46th and 84th minutes to secure the win for New York City FC.
• Nicolás Fernández Mercau joined from Elche CF on a contract through 2029 and provided the assist on Martínez’s decisive third goal in his NYCFC debut.
• Jonathan Shore opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a header from a Maxi Moralez corner kick.
• FC Dallas led 3-2 at halftime but has managed only two MLS wins in the past four months.
• MLS play pauses Sunday through July 8 for the Leagues Cup, marking a midseason test for NYCFC’s depth.