New York City FC scores 3 goals in 4 minutes to rout Atlanta United 4-0

By Canadian Press on June 12, 2025.

NEW YORK (AP) — Hannes Wolf scored two goals for the second straight game, Maxi Moralez had a goal and an assist, and New York City FC beat Atlanta United 4-0 on Thursday night.

Maxi Moralez scored from the corner of the 6-yard box in the 44th minute to give NYCFC a 1-0 lead.

Then New York City (8-6-4) broke it open with three goals in four minutes.

Mounsef Bakrar, moments after sending a breakaway shot off of Brad Guzan, had a one-touch finish at the penalty spot in the 55th for a 2-0 lead.

Wolf slotted home a shot from a difficult angle in the 57th for a 3-0 lead. He added a goal on a one-on-one opportunity with Guzan, who got a touch on it before it rolled into the back of the net.

Atlanta (4-9-5) has struggled on the road, registering just one draw and five defeats in its last five away matches. Atlanta was looking for its first road win over NYCFC in their regular-season history.

Tomás Romero got his first MLS start in goal for NYCFC — with several first-team players away on international duty.

Ronny Deila, who managed NYCFC from 2020 to ’22, faced his former team on the road for the first time.

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