New York City FC's new signing Rodney Wallace scored a beautiful goal in his sides 4-0 win over DC United at the Yankee Stadium on Sunday. The 28-year-old Costa Rican has been impressive for his side so far this season. He has scored a goal in two MLS 2017 games and is widely seen as one of the key players two watch.
Watch Wallace's opening goal for the hosts
Rodney Wallace's first goal as a member of @NYCFC gives the home team a 1-0 lead. #NYCFConYES pic.twitter.com/myA9P5nZCY
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) March 12, 2017
Meanwhile, former Barcelona man David Villa opened his 2017 goal-scoring account with a brace in the 4-0 win. This was the third consecutive time he was scoring in NYCFC's first MLS match at home in a new season.
Then David Villa added the second with this stunner
It's a tradition for @Guaje7Villa to score on home openers! 3rd consecutive goal opener! pic.twitter.com/a2EbCQY7qu
— blurry hell (@rpascoaltweets) March 12, 2017
Maxi Morales made it 3-0
Por físico-movimientos-juego, Maxi Moralez siempre me recordó a Giovinco (aunque sin tanto gol). Marcó el 3-0. pic.twitter.com/SIukJW4VCY
— Jaime Ojeda (@Jaime96Ojeda) March 12, 2017
The fourth goal, which summed up Villa's brace, was equally beautiful
Who else?@Guaje7Villa makes it four for @NYCFC with his second goal of the day. #NYCvDC https://t.co/XsW3uO5y6N
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 12, 2017
The Pigeons welcome Montreal Impact next Sunday at the Yankee stadium for their next MLS fixtures. The Impact settled for a 2-2 draw with Seattle Sounders on Saturday, and are still winless in the league this season.
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