His shot lead to the win off a Jesus Medina goal facing Toronto in the 1-0 NYCFC victory just days before. What really put the 22 year old member of Argentinas U-23 team over the top was the hat trick that we were witness to in a Derby match no less. The trio of goals was his first such game in his pro career and also made him the youngest in the short history of the team to do so. Just for good measure he also assisted on the goal by Gary Mackay-Steven at 42'.
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November 1, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
The Corona Virus Crisis continues to hit MLS. As previously stated, the Sporting KC v Minnesota United game has been cancelled, also effect is the 'Quakes v LAFC also today. The game on the left coast at this time has been postponed as the league looks to replay it before Nov. 8, Decision Day. A trio of players from the visitors team have tested positive for the virus as other staff and players remain negative, thankfully.
read November 1, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
A major affirmation that the bubbles employed first by the NWSL and later MLS & the NBA/WNBA has been that though few there have been cases of Covid since getting a bit back to normal. One of most recent games impacted has been the home finale for Sporting KC, they have been having limited fans in, but the game today is cancelled, NOT postponed, as it is so near to Decision Day, they do not think it is able to be re-set. This action was taken due to a pair from Minnesota testing positive.
read October 31, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
This honor is to be given out to the young player aged 22 or less, voting runs from the 29th to the 9th, finalists to be known Nov. 11. This replaces the Rookie of the Year, I feel an error, in that it may be just that a first year pro or just a young player from the states, overseas, academy product, etc. The cut off birthdate being Dec. 31, 1997, I still wear clothes older than that.
read October 31, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
In this Covid affected season the two from the NY market will meet up but 2x in the regular season, tomorrow at Yankee Stadium. This is the last Derby and one of the last games of the year, both are in the playoffs so it is about Pride, Points & Positioning. Red Bull have taken the season series 3 of the 5 years, only dropping one, 2017. On the strength of the Kyle Duncan GWG at 59' NYRB won the Aug. 20 matchup. There are 5 in red that have scored on NYCFC Royer with a trio, Kaku & Valot also have 1 each as does Duncan.
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