Alonso Martínez, Matt Freese lead New York City to 2-0 victory over Montreal
CF Montréal forward Sunusi Ibrahim catches the ball in the air during an MLS soccer match against New York City FC, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Pamela Smith]
NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Alonso Martínez scored a goal in each half and Matt Freese had three saves to lead New York City FC to a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal. Martínez took a pass from fellow rookie Hannes Wolf in the 9th minute and connected with a right-footed shot from the center of the box for the only goal Freese would need on the way to his fourth clean sheet of the season for New York City (11-8-2). Martínez netted his eighth goal of the campaign — in the 56th minute — with assists from Wolf and James Sands. Wolf has six assists on the season, while Sands’ helper was his second and the fourth of his career. Jonathan Sirois saved five shots in goal for Montreal (5-9-7).
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CF Montreal defender Gabriele Corbo, left, and New York City FC midfielder Santiago Rodríguez battle for the ball during an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
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