NYCFC Secures First Win of the Season Against Orlando City
Alonso Martínez and Hannes Wolf lead NYCFC to a 2-1 victory, overcoming Orlando's strong offensive start to the season.
- Alonso Martínez scored his second goal of the season in the 59th minute, breaking the scoreless deadlock at Yankee Stadium.
- Orlando City's Luis Muriel equalized in the 69th minute with his first goal of the season, assisted by Marco Pašalić.
- Hannes Wolf quickly reclaimed the lead for NYCFC in the 71st minute, capitalizing on an assist from Julián Fernández.
- NYCFC's new head coach, Pascal Jansen, earned his first victory with the team after two disappointing results earlier in the season.
- Orlando City's offensive momentum, which included six goals in their first two matches, was stymied by NYCFC's defense and goalkeeper Matt Freese, who made two key saves.