Hannes Wolf shines with Schlenzer - NYC FC won 3-1 against Chicago Fire!

Hannes Wolf shines with Schlenzer - NYC FC won 3-1 against Chicago Fire!

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, USA - New York City FC achieved an impressive 3-1 home win against Chicago Fire on the 15th matchday of the Major League Soccer (MLS). The game took place in the legendary Yankee Stadium in the Bronx and marked the seventh season for NYCFC, which is currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, three points behind the third -placed Nashville. Hannes Wolf, the 24-year-old ÖFB legionnaire, made a decisive contribution to victory by scoring the 2-1 2: 1 with a magnificent Schlenzer into the far corner. This was another highlight in the still young career of the Austrian, who recently switched from Borussia Mönchengladbach to NYCFC.

Wolf was described as a creative and versatile player who can strengthen both offensive and defensively. In his career so far, the former Austrian under-national player gained numerous experience by achieving 51 goals and 40 templates in over 238 professional games. Now he is part of the team of coach Nick Cushing, which also includes talent like Talles Magno and Julián Fernández.

gameplay and scorer

The match started unusually quickly for Chicago Fire when Philip Zinckernagel scored the first goal in the 11th minute. But New York City FC could not be discouraged. Monsef Bakrar equalized in the 42nd minute, just 30 seconds after the guests' lead. Then it was Wolf who turned the game shortly afterwards. NYCFC gave his second goal this season the decisive upswing before Alonso Martinez determined the final score of 3: 1 by a converted penalty in the 89th minute.

The audience also experienced a turbulent game, shaped by two red cards for Chicago Fire, which weakened the team on the defensive. Brian Gutierrez received the red card in the 17th minute, followed by DJE d’Avilla in the 84th minute, who saw his second yellow card. On the New York side, Thiago Martins and Tayvon Gray received yellow cards, while the substitutions in the second half were strategically set to keep the score.

future prospects of nycfc

With this victory, New York City FC brings itself back into the discussion about the playoffs that are targeted after a disappointing 2023 season. The current team has the potential to get under the best teams in the league again, especially with the reinforcement by players like Hannes Wolf. The Austrian contract runs until the 2027 season, with the option for an extension for 2028. NYCFC should be very interested in using the positive dynamics, while the new season on February 24 against Charlotte FC begins.

For Wolf and his teammates, it is now important to carry the momentum from the current success into the upcoming games and to keep the goals of the next few months in focus.