In Week 17 of MLS action, New York City FC showcased their dominance with a resounding 4-0 victory over Atlanta United. Coach Pascal Jansen’s team made a strong statement with this performance, led by a splendid brace from forward Hannes Wolf, who scored twice in the 11th minute and again in the 58th minute of the second half. Additionally, Maximiliano Moralez opened the scoring in the 43rd minute of the first half, followed by Monsef Bakrar, who netted another goal in the 54th minute.
Atlanta United had their chances but missed a crucial opportunity when Aleksei Miranchuk’s shot hit the post in the 31st minute, leaving them to rue what could have been.
Maximiliano Moralez was named the man of the match after contributing 1 goal and attempting 2 shots on target. His performance was pivotal in controlling the midfield and creating opportunities.
With Hannes Wolf also shining through his two goals and 2 shots on goal, NYCFC’s front line proved to be too much for Atlanta United’s defense to handle.
Coach Pascal Jansen deployed a 4-3-3 formation with Tomás Romero in goal; Strahinja Tanasijevic, Justin Haak, Thiago Martins, and Birk Risa forming the backline; Julián Fernández, Andrés Perea, and Maximiliano Moralez in midfield; and Agustín Ojeda, Monsef Bakrar, and Hannes Wolf up front.
On the other side, Atlanta United, managed by Ronny Deila, opted for a 5-4-1 setup featuring Brad Guzan in goal, supported by Brooks Lennon, Matthew Edwards, Derrick Williams, Ronald Hernández, and Pedro Amador in defense, while Saba Lobjanidze, Mateusz Klich, William Reilly, and Aleksei Miranchuk comprised the midfield, with Jamal Thiare as the lone striker.
The match, officiated by Sergii Boiko, saw NYCFC secure a comfortable win, enhancing their hopes for the playoffs.
Looking ahead, NYCFC will travel to face CF Montréal next week, while Atlanta United will be on the road to take on Columbus Crew.
Substitutions for New York City FC
72’ 2T – Birk Risa off for Kevin O’Toole
73’ 2T – Strahinja Tanasijevic off for Tayvon Gray and Agustín Ojeda off for Nico Cavallo
82’ 2T – Julián Fernández off for Jonathan Shore
Substitutions for Atlanta United
61’ 2T – Derrick Williams off for Noah Cobb, Ronald Hernández off for Luis Abram, and Saba Lobjanidze off for Emmanuel Latte Lath
77’ 2T – Jamal Thiare off for Luke Brennan and Monsef Bakrar off for Seymour Reid
87’ 2T – Pedro Amador off for Nykolas Sessock