In a weekend filled with attacking prowess, forwards stole the show on Matchday 35 with four strikers scoring braces. New York City FC’s Alonso Martínez shined brightly as he led his team to a resounding victory over the New York Red Bulls, while LAFC showed their strength with an impressive away win.
The NYCFC forwards were in scintillating form, as they dismantled their arch-rivals with a commanding 5-1 win at Red Bull Arena. Martínez was the star of the show, netting two goals, with midfielder Maxi Moralez (1 goal, 1 assist) and defender Tayvon Gray (1 goal, 1 assist) also making significant contributions. The victory not only secured City a spot in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs but also earned them bragging rights in the Hudson River Derby under the guidance of head coach Nick Cushing.
CF Montréal continued their push towards a playoff berth with a convincing 3-0 win over San Jose, thanks to striker Josef Martínez’s brace. Kelvin Yeboah also scored twice as Minnesota United thrashed the Colorado Rapids 3-0, propelling the Loons over Portland in the race for the West’s Wild Card.
The Team of the Matchday lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, with standout performances from players such as Aljaž Ivačič, Tayvon Gray, Maxi Moralez, and Josef Martínez. Coach Nick Cushing was rightfully selected as the Coach of the Matchday for his team’s impressive display.
On the bench, players like Caden Clark, Denis Bouanga, and the legendary Lionel Messi provided depth and quality, highlighting the attacking talent on display throughout the league. With forwards hitting top form, the race for the playoffs is heating up, and fans can expect more goal-scoring exploits in the coming matches.
