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New York City FC: Top 10 Goals of the 2016 Season

Skylar Darel
New York City FC: Top 10 Goals of the 2016 Season
Sep 1, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NYCFC forward David Villa (7) is congratulated by midfielder Andrea Pirio (21) after scoring a goal against D.C. United during the second half at Yankee Stadium. NYCFC won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

8. Tommy McNamara vs Chicago Fire

March 6, 2016 — beautiful curled effort from outside the box, upper 90, first goal of the season

The first goal in Major League Soccer, by any team, was scored by Tommy McNamara, and WHAT a goal it was. McNamara’s brilliant curling effort found the upper 90 to give NYCFC the lead in a game they eventually won 4-3.

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Skylar Darel
Skylar Darel

Staff Writer at Elite Sports New York. Lead Writer at New York Sports Hub and My Weekly Sports. Twitter, instagram: @skylardarel. Avid fan of the Yankees, Knicks, Giants, New York City FC, FC Barcelona, and Arsenal FC. Sophomore at the College of New Jersey, studying Communication. Aspiring play-by-play commentator. Grew up in Manhattan, and proud to know how to work the Subway system.