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Siddhant Lazar

Alonso Martínez's hat-trick in NYCFC's win over FC Dallas results in his second career MLS Player of the Matchday award

The New York City FC forward and Costa Rican international was named Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday

  • Recorded first multi-goal game of the 2025 campaign
  • Martínez now has 12 goals, leading all NYCFC scorers
  • Marks second career Player of the Matchday award
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    WHAT HAPPENED

    Alonso Martínez delivered a stellar hat-trick in leading New York City FC to a thrilling 4-3 victory over FC Dallas. The Costa Rican forward scored three times in the back-and-forth contest, including the decisive goal that secured three points for the visitors.

    His performance represented his first multi-goal game of the 2025 season and helped NYCFC maintain their position among the Eastern Conference playoff contenders. For his efforts he was named Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday.

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  • WHAT MLS POSTED

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Martínez's three-goal performance placed him in elite company in New York City FC history, as he joins club legend Valentín "Taty" Castellanos as the only players to record multiple regular season hat-tricks for the club.

    The Costa Rican has emerged as NYCFC's leading goal scorer this season with 12 goals, and ranks second on the team with 13 goal contributions.

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    WHAT’S NEXT?

    Following their 4-3 win over FC Dallas, New York City FC will face Puebla in the first match of the Leagues Cup group stage on Tuesday and then Leon in their second game on Aug. 1.

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