August 20, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York City FC News Release
New York City FC’s Leagues Cup meeting with Columbus Crew on Saturday saw history made as Alonso Martínez not only scored the fastest goal in competition history, but also City history.
To celebrate Alonso’s record-breaking moment we dove into the archives to look back at the five fastest goals in Club history.
1.) Alonso Martínez vs. Columbus Crew, 2023 – 0:14 seconds
Topping the chats is Costa Rican sensation Alonso Martínez. The forward broke the deadlock during City’s Leagues Cup tie against Columbus Crew in record time with a goal that typified the principles Nick Cushing is so keen to instill in this side.
Pressing from the very first whistle with aggression and no hesitation, Martínez saw that rewarded when he intercepted a defensive pass and raced through on goal – his calm finish putting City ahead and silencing Lower.com Field.
A record-breaking goal, it provided a wonderful Leagues Cup memory for the Club, and although they could not advance to the next stage, it gave a glimpse to all watching as to their potential as a group.
2.) Alexandru Mitriță vs. FC Cincinnati, 2020 – 0:30 seconds
Perhaps the most surprising aspect of this goal is that City did not begin the game with the ball. An FC Cincinnati kickoff was quickly turned over and three passes later Alexandru Mitriță was presented with the ball in the final third.
A smart first touch from the Romanian opened up the space for him to unleash a ferocious drive from distance. From there, City didn’t look back and won the game 4-0. As for Mitriță, his reputation for a moment of magic was only reinforced by the goal, which proved the perfect platform for City on the night.
3.) Thiago Andrade vs. D.C. United, 2021 – 0:36 seconds
It seems somewhat fitting that a player noted for his blistering speed would make his way onto this list and Andrade did just that in October 2021 against D.C. United.
His incredibly well-taken finish after just 35 seconds set City on their way to a 6-0 demolition of D.C. United.
Then Head Coach Ronny Deila hailed his team’s attacking performance after the game, with their 6-0 showing a window into the team’s potential – ont that would ultimately see them lift the MLS Cup at the end of that year.
4.) Taty Castellanos vs. FC Dallas, 2019 – 0:39 seconds
It would be impossible to discuss goal-scoring feats at New York City FC without mentioning Valentin ‘Taty’ Castellanos.
A delightful cross from Anton…
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